Monument record MDO24117 - Longland's Lane, chalk pits

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Summary

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

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A scatter of chalk pits of probable post medieval origin, visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs {1-3} to either side of Longland's Lane. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project. One is marked as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the OS 1st Edition Map.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-1984. NMR OS/84037 302-3.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 23-APR-1980. NMR SY 5989/2-4 (1749/080-2).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-1984. NMR OS/84038 363-4.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5980 8941 (343m by 243m) (10 map features)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Littlebredy; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2012 4:50AM

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