Monument record MDO49473 - Post medieval extractive pit or pond, Cheselbourne

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Summary

A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the southeast of the piggery situated immediately east of Slovens Corner Coppice, Cheselbourne. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project and considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit or pond.

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Full Description

A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the southeast of the piggery situated immediately east of Slovens Corner Coppice, Cheselbourne. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project and considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit or pond. )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 7299 0118 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Cheselbourne; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 19 2025 6:18PM

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