Monument record MDO49456 - Post medieval chalk pit, Alton Pancras
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Summary
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Watcombe Wood, Alton Pancras. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extraction pit (possibly for chalk) and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south west of Watcombe Wood, Alton Pancras. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extraction pit (possibly for chalk) and was 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> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7158 0301 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 3:02PM
