Monument record MDO20465 - Pigeon House Copse: chalk pits
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Summary
A group of twenty three hollows, some with associated mounds, are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
A group of twenty three hollows, some with associated mounds, are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs. Some are marked on the OS 1st Edition Map as 'Old Chalk Pit'. They are all considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. {1-2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO155 Unpublished document: Speller, K. 1985. Observations along a Wessex Water Authority Pipe-liine: Stinsford Crossroads to Robin's Barrow, October-November 1985.
- <1> SDO10677 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3127-8.
- <2> SDO10662 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4127-8.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70508 92767 (851m by 1084m) (28 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Stinsford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2017 9:59AM