Monument record MDO48270 - Post medieval extractive pits, Cayles Down Copse, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery the field immediately to the east of Cayles Down Copse, Milton Abbas. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits, possibly for chalk or flint, and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery the field immediately to the east of Cayles Down Copse, Milton Abbas (1). They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits, possibly for chalk or flint, and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8181 9991 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 6:06PM
