Monument record MDO50291 - Post medieval extractive pits, Pigeon House Plantation, Milton Abbas
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Summary
A large scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Pigeon House Planation, to the south of St Catherines Chapel, Milton Abbas; 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 large scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Pigeon House Planation, to the south of St Catherines Chapel, Milton Abbas; they are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
( EA2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8010 0224 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 6 2026 5:47PM
