Monument record MDO49480 - Post medieval chalk pit, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of Kingcombe, Cheselbourne. It is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (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 north of Kingcombe, Cheselbourne. It is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (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 7409 0057 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 7:02PM
