Monument record MDO42142 - Post medieval chalk pits, Norden Hill, Maiden Newton
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Summary
A wide scatter of rounded hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Norden Hill, Maiden Newton. They are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
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Full Description
A large group of rounded hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Norden Hill, Maiden Newton [1]. They are scattered across the prehistoric field system described in MDO681 and are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16524 Photograph: Environment Agency. XX-XXX-2019. LIDAR Environment Agency Composite LAST RETURN.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5976 9870 (point) (17 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Cattistock; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Maiden Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 27 2020 10:37AM
