Monument record MDO21249 - Higher Skippet Farm: chalk pits

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Summary

Sixty-six pits are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.

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Full Description

Sixty-six pits are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-13}

Sources/Archives (13)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 14-FEB-2005. NMR SY 6392/7 (23791/06).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 10-JAN-2007. NMR SY 6391/5 (24506/29).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: 14-FEB-2005. NMR SY 6391/4 (23793/12).
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: 2002. DCC SY6491.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: 05-MAY-1989. NMR OS/89137 523-25.
  • <6> Aerial Photograph: 1997. DCC 31-0509.
  • <7> Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 212-0033.
  • <8> Aerial Photograph: 19-JUL-2002. NMR SY 6492/17 (21709/12).
  • <9> Aerial Photograph: 15-SEP-1979. NMR OS/79123 292-94.
  • <10> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3137-39.
  • <11> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3266-68.
  • <12> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2091-94.
  • <13> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4071-73.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 63970 91897 (1512m by 1735m) (89 map features)
Map sheet SY69SW
Civil Parish Bradford Peverell; Dorset
Civil Parish Frampton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 11 2013 6:09PM

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