Monument record MDO49398 - Post medieval chalk pit, Dorsetshire Gap, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A large hollow is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map immediately to the north east of the Dorsetshire Gap, Melcombe Horsey. 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
A large hollow is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map immediately to the north east of the Dorsetshire Gap, Melcombe Horsey (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 7448 0320 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 16 2025 7:13PM
