Monument record MDO49906 - Post medieval chalk pits, Combe Farm, Hilton

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Several large hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep west-facing slope to the south of Combe Farm, Hilton. They 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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Several large hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep west-facing slope to the south of Combe Farm, Hilton. They 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. (EA 2023).


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Grid reference ST 7772 0247 (point)
Map sheet ST70SE
Civil Parish Hilton; Dorset

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Record last edited

Dec 19 2025 7:47PM

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