Monument record MDO49468 - Post medieval chalk pits, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Three hollows are is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery cutting into the boundaries of a medieval field system to the west of Little Elias Copse, Alton Pancras. They 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
Three hollows are is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery cutting into the boundaries of a medieval field system to the west of Little Elias Copse, Alton Pancras. They 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> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7115 0329 (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 4:58PM
