Monument record MDO48518 - Post medieval extractive pits, Milborne Wood, Dewlish
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south east of Milborne Wood at the eastern end of Dewlish parish. They are in close proximity to an Old Chalk Pit marked on the OS 1st edition map and are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits. They 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 to the south east of Milborne Wood at the eastern end of Dewlish parish <1>. They are in close proximity to an Old Chalk Pit marked on the OS 1st edition map and are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits. They 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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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7920 9717 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 6:32PM
