Monument record MDO49319 - Post medieval chalk pits, Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder

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Summary

Three small hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in a single modern field to the north of Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.

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Full Description

Three small hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in a single modern field to the north of Thurnwood Farm, Mappowder. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits. (1)


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7269 0556 (point)
Map sheet ST70NW
Civil Parish Mappowder; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 28 2025 8:04PM

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