Monument record MDO24115 - Pitcombe Down, chalk pits

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

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A scatter of chalk pits with associated spoil heaps of probable post medieval origin, visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs {1-2} on the north-east side of Pitcombe Down. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3098-9.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5099-100.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5916 8975 (415m by 396m) (20 map features)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Littlebredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2012 5:36AM

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