Monument record MDO48562 - Post medieval chalk pits, Milborne Woods, Milborne St Andrew
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Summary
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Milborne Woods, Milborne St Andrew. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. Three other pits are also visible on lidar to the north of the woods and are considered likely to be of similar interpretation.
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Full Description
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Milborne Woods, Milborne St Andrew <1>. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. Three other pits are also visible on lidar to the north of the woods and are considered likely to be of similar interpretation.
<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 7879 9800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Milborne St Andrew; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 6:40PM
