Monument record MDO48128 - Post medieval chalk pits, Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
A concentration of sub circular hollow features above Yelcombe Bottom on the eastern flank of Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas, are visible as earthworks on 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 above Yelcombe Bottom on the eastern flank of Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas, are visible as earthworks on Environment Agency lidar imagery [1]. 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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6794 0210 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 12:45PM
