Monument record MDO20521 - Beacon Corner: chalk pit

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Summary

Three pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south-east of Beacon Corner. They are considered likely to be chalk pits of post medieval origin.

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Three pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south-east of Beacon Corner. They are considered likely to be chalk pits of post medieval origin. {1-2}

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-OCT-1971. RAF/39/3817 0157-8.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4076-7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 74857 93286 (281m by 273m) (6 map features)
Map sheet SY79SW
Civil Parish Puddletown; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 6 2012 6:02AM

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