Monument record MDO48292 - Post medieval extractive pits, Bere Regis
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Summary
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS post war mapping. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit, possibly for chalk. Several others are situated to the north west, they were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS post war mapping (1). It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery (2) and is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit, possibly for chalk. Several others are situated to the north west, they were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
<1> Ordnance Survey, xx-xxx-1960, OS Epoch 6_2500 (Map). SDO19103.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8237 9552 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 6:08PM
