Monument record MDO29348 - Post medieval chalk pits, Chideock Farm, Chaldon Herring
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Summary
An extensive group of dispersed pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Lidar Imagery of fields to the south-west of Chideock Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An extensive group of dispersed pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1-3) and Lidar Imagery (4) of fields to the south-west of Chideock Farm. They are considered likely to be the remains of chalk pits associated with post-medieval activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12932 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 2438-9.
- <2> SDO12923 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-FEB-1970. RAF 58/0254 0001-3.
- <3> SDO12933 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 19-APR-1982. NMR OS/32047 388.
- <4> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7901 8137 (613m by 504m) (24 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Chaldon Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 2 2013 4:20PM
