Monument record MDO21928 - Askerswell, chalk pits

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A series of small chalk pits, running along the top of the ridge to the north-west of Combe Bottom.

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A series of small chalk pits, running along the top of the ridge to the north-west of Combe Bottom. They are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and are considered to be of post medieval origin. {1-2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 16-MAR-1972. NMR SY 5493/8/439-40 (387).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4153-4.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5410 9362 (324m by 167m) (12 map features)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Askerswell; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 28 2012 3:20PM

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