Monument record MDO30486 - Post medieval chalk pits, Cowpound Wood, Athelhampton
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Summary
Four post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery of 2010 to the east of High Wood, to the south of Athelhampton.
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Full Description
Four post medieval chalk pits are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery of 2010 to the east of High Wood, to the south of Athelhampton. The pits are located on the Portsdown Chalk Formation and measure between 23 m by 26 m and 60 m by 33 m. (1) The features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13148 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 2010. Lidar DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7781 9353 (217m by 227m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Athelhampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 13 2014 2:37PM