Monument record MDO48814 - 19th or early 20th century chalk pit, Cowards Farm, Cheselbourne
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Summary
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 5th edition map to the southwest of Cowards Farm, Cheselbourne. It is considered likely to be a 19th or early 20th century chalk pit and is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. It was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 5th edition map to the southwest of Cowards Farm, Cheselbourne. It is considered likely to be a 19th or early 20th century chalk pit and is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. It was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. <1-2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, c 1962, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map, epoch five (Map). SDO13903.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7481 9994 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 19 2024 3:07PM
