Monument record MDO42162 - Post medieval chalk pits, Chilfrome
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Summary
A scatter of rounded hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of the A356, Chilfrome. 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 scatter of rounded hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of the A356, Chilfrome [1]. They are scattered across the extensive prehistoric field system described in MDO42160 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 5683 9872 (point) (132 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Chilfrome; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 28 2020 10:38AM