Monument record MDO31926 - Post medieval chalk pits south of Oakley Wood, Coombe Keynes
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Summary
Two pits marked 'Old Chalk Pit' are depicted at this location on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map. They are part of a line of pits along a natural chalk scarp. They are considered to be post medieval and are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 1970.
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Full Description
Two 'Old Chalk Pit's are marked at this location on the OS 1st Edition Map. They are part of a linear series of pits along a natural chalk scarp. They are considered to be post medieval and are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945, 46 and 1970 (1-3). The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery, the southernmost pit having been partially plough-levelled and visible as a cropmark.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 83576 83725 (183m by 468m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Civil Parish | Coombe Keynes; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 20 2016 11:22AM