Monument record MDO21243 - West Hill Farm: chalk pits
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Summary
Thirty-eight pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
Located within the area of the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852) but unclear if detected.
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Full Description
Thirty-eight pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and LIDAR to the north-east of West Hill Farm. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-6}
Located within the area of the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852) but unclear if detected within field 44D. Much of the survey data from this field was affected by the presence of cables.
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SDO18127 Unpublished document: Roseveare, M J. 2017. Visual Impact Provision (VIP) Project – Dorset, Geophysical Survey Report.
- <1> SDO11192 Aerial Photograph: 10-JAN-2007. NMR SY6090/12 (24506/26).
- <2> SDO11163 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 017-019.
- <3> SDO11132 Aerial Photograph: 24-JAN-2008. LiDAR D0089653.
- <4> SDO11131 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4066-68.
- <5> SDO11118 Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-1984. NMR OS/84037 304-6.
- <6> SDO11117 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232/0116.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60540 90793 (1344m by 1016m) (43 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 2 2022 2:58PM