Monument record MDO50326 - Post medieval extractive pits, Cliff Wood, Winterbourne Whitechurch
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Summary
A scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Cliff Wood, Winterborne Whitechurch. 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 scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Cliff Wood, Winterborne Whitechurch. 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 8267 0151 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 9 2026 10:44AM
