Monument record MDO49374 - Post medieval chalk pit, Hill Wood, Alton Pancras
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Summary
An 'Old Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the southern edge of Hill Wood, Alton Pancras. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An 'Old Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the southern edge of Hill Wood, Alton Pancras (OS 1888 (1)). It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7176 0356 (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 7:55PM
