Monument record MDO45999 - Post medieval chalk pits, Thornicomb Farm, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the west of Thornicomb Farm, Blandford St Mary. They range in size from 17m to 125m and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery <1> in fields to the west of Thornicomb Farm, Blandford St Mary. They range in size from 17m to 125m and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8565 0270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 6:30PM
