Monument record MDO46010 - Post medieval chalk pits, East Down Plantation, Winterborne Kingston
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Summary
Five hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of East Down Plantation, Winterborne Kingston. They are between 21m and 36m across and three have partial outer rings of spoil. The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Five hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery to the south of East Down Plantation, Winterborne Kingston <1-2>. They are between 21m and 36m across and the three have partial outer rings of spoil. The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and 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.
<2> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 V 5121 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19882.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8605 0029 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Kingston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 13 2023 11:15AM
