Monument record MDO42152 - Post medieval chalk pit, Higher Drove, Chilfrome
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Summary
A small rounded hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Higher Drove, Chilfrome. It is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit and was digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
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Full Description
A small rounded hollow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north of Higher Drove, Chilfrome [1-3]. It is considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pit and was digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
<1> 06-OCT-200, NMR18964/06-7 (SY5799/2-3) (Aerial Photograph). SDO16565.
<2> Google Earth, 2017, Google Earth 2017 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15388.
<3> Royal Air Force, 11-NOV-1971, RAF/39/3829 V 0045-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16562.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5770 9931 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Chilfrome; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 28 2020 9:33AM
