Monument record MDO48809 - Post Medieval chalk pits, Druce Hangings, Puddletown
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Summary
Two large hollows with associated spoil heaps are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Druce Hangings, Puddletown. They lie within a small copse marked on the OS 1st edition map and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Two large hollows with associated spoil heaps are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Druce Hangings, Puddletown. They lie within a small copse marked on the OS 1st edition map and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. <1-2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7346 9557 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 19 2024 6:40PM
