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Monument record MDO21635 - West Compton: chalk pits

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Summary

A scatter of post medieval chalk pits, 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

A scatter of post medieval chalk pits, visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs.{1-3}

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SDO11294 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 031-2.
<2> SDO11077 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4150-1.
<3> SDO11074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4151-2.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SY 5595 9390 (1322m by 713m) (46 map features)
Map sheet	SY59SE
Civil Parish	West Compton; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2012 5:05AM

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