Monument record MDO32109 - Post medieval chalk pit, west of Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
A probable post medieval chalk pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 2002 and 2009 to the south west of Winfrith Newburgh.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A probable post medieval chalk pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 2002 and 2009 to the south west of Winfrith Newburgh. The pit is sub-oval in form and measures 17 m by 20 m. (1-2) The pit is also marked on the 1st ed OS map. (3) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO13248 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. XX-XXX-2002. Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile.
- <2> SDO13314 Aerial Photograph: Dorset County Council. XX-XXX-2009. Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile.
- <3> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7992 8394 (point) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 6 2014 4:12PM
