Monument record MDO48069 - Post medieval chalk pits, Bladeley Hill, Buckland Newton
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Summary
A concentration of sub circular hollow features on Bladeley Hill, Buckland Newton, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
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Full Description
A concentration of sub circular hollow features on Bladeley Hill, Buckland Newton, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Environment Agency lidar imagery [1, 2]. The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> Royal Air Force, 01-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3356 (Aerial Photograph). SDO20724.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6827 0424 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Buckland Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 5 2024 11:47AM
