Monument record MDO50320 - Post medieval extractive pits, Whatcombe Wood, Winterbourne Clenston
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Summary
A wide scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Whatcombe Wood, Winterborne Clenston. 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 wide scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Whatcombe Wood, Winterborne Clenston. 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 8265 0253 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Clenston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 8 2026 8:23PM
