Monument record MDO49371 - Post medieval chalk pits, Ivest Wood, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Three 'Old Chalk Pits' are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the northern edge of Ivest Wood, Alton Pancras. They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three 'Old Chalk Pits' are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the northern edge of Ivest Wood, Alton Pancras (OS1888 (1)). They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021 (2)).
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1 (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7112 0376 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2025 7:45PM
