Monument record MDO25575 - Portesham Farm, chalk pits
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Summary
A group of five pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs. One is shown on the 1880 OS map as an old chalk pit and is considered likely to be of post medieval origin. The remainder are probably of a similar origin.
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Full Description
A group of five pits are visible as earthworks and cropmarks on aerial photographs {1-3}. One is shown on the 1880 OS map {4} as an old chalk pit and is considered likely to be of post medieval origin. The remainder are probably of a similar origin, although they 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 61668 86483 (153m by 325m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Portesham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 5 2012 4:17AM