Monument record MDO25324 - Ridge Bottom, chalk pits
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Summary
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. They are considered likely to be chalk pits of post medieval origin, although some could also be natural shake holes.
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Full Description
A group of pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1-3}. Some are shown on the 1880 OS map {4} as chalk pits and are considered likely to be of post medieval origin. The remainder are probably of a similar origin, although some could also be natural shake holes. They were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 63384 86752 (509m by 232m) (13 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 2 2012 4:56AM