Monument record MDO29347 - Post medieval chalk pits, West Bottom, Chaldon Herring
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A group of four dispersed pits are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of West Bottom, Chaldon Down. They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of four dispersed pits are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs of West Bottom, Chaldon Down (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 18-FEB-1970, RAF 58/0254 0001-3 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12923.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12923 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0001-3.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7820 8101 (119m by 67m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 14 2015 3:13PM
