Monument record MDO46430 - Post medieval chalk pits, Winterborne Whitechurch
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery, in a field to the west of the River Winterborne, Winterborne Whitechurch. They range from 17m to 21m across and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery, in a field to the west of the River Winterborne, Winterborne Whitechurch <1>. They range from 17m to 21m across and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
<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 | SY 8406 9884 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Whitechurch; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 30 2023 11:16AM
