Monument record MDO21342 - West Hill: chalk pits
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Summary
Seventeen pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
Seventeen pits are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs. They are probably the sites of post medieval chalk pits. {1-7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO11237 Aerial Photograph: 04-MAR-1970. NMR SY 6092/1 (119/169).
- <2> SDO11235 Aerial Photograph: 12-APR-1983. NMR SY 6290/1 (1749/090).
- <3> SDO11234 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232/0036.
- <4> SDO11165 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 020-21.
- <5> SDO11161 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3141-43.
- <6> SDO11131 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 4066-68.
- <7> SDO11117 Aerial Photograph: 1972. DCC 232/0116.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 60343 92397 (737m by 1024m) (20 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Compton Valence; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2012 6:13AM