Monument record MDO20792 - Lower Glebe Farm: chalk pits

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Summary

Two pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and LIDAR. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.

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Two pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and LIDAR. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits, although a natural solution hole cannot be ruled out. {1-2}

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2491 3008-10.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 6-NOV-2007. D0087791.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 72705 88290 (377m by 200m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish West Knighton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2012 10:48AM

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