Monument record MDO29321 - Probable post medieval chalk pit, Chaldon Down, Chaldon Herring

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Summary

A small circular pit is visible at this location as an earthwork on Lidar imagery. It is considered probable this could be the remains of a post medieval chalk pit.

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Full Description

A small circular pit, approximatle 10.4m in diameter, is visible at this location as an earthwork on Lidar imagery (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a post medieval chalk pit. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 7874 8195 (12m by 13m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY78SE
Civil Parish Chaldon Herring; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2013 4:19PM

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