Monument record MDO21248 - Bradford Down: chalk pits
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Summary
Thirty-nine pits are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Thirty-nine pits are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11192 Aerial Photograph: 10-JAN-2007. NMR SY6090/12 (24506/26).
- <2> SDO11178 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3137-39.
- <3> SDO11156 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2091-94.
- <4> SDO11140 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4071-73.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 64590 91635 (1053m by 1517m) (61 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Peverell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2012 5:22AM
