Monument record MDO49876 - Post medieval extractive pits, Manor House, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A group of hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery cutting into south east facing ridge above Manor House, Cheselbourne. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A group of hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery cutting into the field banks of the prehistoric field system described in MDO49865. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.(EA 2023).
<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 7553 0052 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 18 2025 5:58PM
