Monument record MDO49687 - Possible post medieval to 20th century chalk pit, Lazerton Farm, Stourpaine
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Summary
A possible post medieval or early 20th century chalk pit is visible as an earthwork to the east of Lazerton Farm, Stourpaine, on 1940s aerial photographs. The feature is recorded as an earthwork on the OS Epoch a5 map of 1962. It was digitally plotted during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A possible post medieval or early 20th century chalk pit is visible as an earthwork to the east of Lazerton Farm, Stourpaine, on 1940s aerial photographs (RAF 1947). The feature is recorded as an earthwork on the OS Epoch a5 map of 1962 (OS 1962). It was digitally plotted during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. The feature is no longer visible on Environment Agency lidar imagery.
Royal Air Force, 13-JAN-1943, RAF/HLA/651 FP 1151 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21521.
Ordnance Survey, xx-xxx-1962, OS Epoch a5 2500 map (Map). SDO21525.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8684 1031 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Stourpaine; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 28 2025 1:51PM
