Monument record MDO49479 - Post medieval chalk pits, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A scatter of eight small hollows (along with additional general disturbance) are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south east of Nettlecombe Farm, Cheselbourne. The features are considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A scatter of eight small hollows (along with additional general disturbance) are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the south east of Nettlecombe Farm, Cheselbourne. The features are considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021, NMR 2001).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> National Monuments Record, 22-JUN-2001, NMR 21252/23 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21489.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7484 0096 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 6:57PM
