Monument record MDO49430 - Post medieval extraction, Alton Pancras

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Summary

Fifteen hollows between 15m and 27m across, are scattered across a large modern field in the south east corner of Alton Pancras parish. The features are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.

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Full Description

Fifteen hollows between 15m and 27m across, are scattered across a large modern field in the south east corner of Alton Pancras parish. The features are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021 (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 7066 0180 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Alton Pancras; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 18 2025 5:32PM

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