Monument record MDO21254 - Lankham Eweleaze: chalk pits
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Summary
Forty pits are visible as cropmarks and low 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 was not detected.
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Full Description
Forty pits are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-9}.
Located within the area of the Winterbourne Abbas Corridor Geophysical Suvey in 2017 (EDO7852) in field 44C but the report specifically says that nothing of significance was seen in this field.
Sources/Archives (10)
- --- SDO18127 Unpublished document: Roseveare, M J. 2017. Visual Impact Provision (VIP) Project – Dorset, Geophysical Survey Report.
- <1> SDO11205 Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 241-3.
- <2> SDO11204 Aerial Photograph: 21-SEP-1998. NMR SY 6091/7-9 (18057/05-07).
- <3> SDO11203 Aerial Photograph: 21-SEP-1998. NMR SY 6091/5 (18153/05).
- <4> SDO11202 Aerial Photograph: 23-APR-1980. NMR SY 6091/1 (1749/088).
- <5> SDO11171 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 212/0035.
- <6> SDO11163 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 017-019.
- <7> SDO11161 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3141-43.
- <8> SDO11131 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4066-68.
- <9> SDO11117 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232/0116.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60758 91499 (1848m by 952m) (67 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 3:10PM
