Monument record MDO32153 - Post medieval chalk pits, Moigns Down, Owermoigne
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Summary
Two post medieval chalk pits and two areas of spoil are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s on the eastern end of Moigns Down. The quarry pits are still visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 2002.
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Full Description
Two post medieval chalk pits and two areas of spoil are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s on the eastern end of Moigns Down. The quarry pits and banks of spoil are visible over an area measuring approximately 340 m by 160 m. (1) The quarry pits are still visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 2002. (2) The chalk pits are marked on the 1st ed OS map. (3) This feature was digitally plotted as part of the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7632 8356 (point) (115 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SE |
| Civil Parish | Owermoigne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 17 2014 10:41AM
