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Monument record MDO21402 - Long Bredy: chalk pits

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Summary

Numerous chalk pits of probable post medieval origin, visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

CHALK PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Full Description

Numerous chalk pits of probable post medieval origin are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs to the north of the parish. {1-3}

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SDO11113 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3148-9.
<2> SDO11106 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 012-3.
<3> SDO11088 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4147-8.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SY 5771 9246 (1364m by 2084m) (73 map features)
Map sheet	SY59SE
Civil Parish	Long Bredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 20 2012 11:45AM

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