Monument record MDO20466 - Higher Kingston Farm: chalk pit

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Summary

Possible site of a post medieval chalk pit, visible as rounded earthworks on aerial photographs.

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Full Description

A hollow, 23m across, is visible as rounded earthworks on aerial photographs.It is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. {1}


<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3126-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO10678.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3126-7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 71658 92733 (80m by 59m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY79SW
Civil Parish Stinsford; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 11:06AM

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