Monument record MDO42858 - Post medieval chalk pits, Frampton, Frampton

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Summary

Sub-circular pits are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Lidar imagery in fields to the northeast of Frampton. The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.

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Sub-circular pits are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and on current Lidar imagery in fields to the northeast of Frampton (1 - 3). The features are considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4269-70.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4271-2.
  • <3> Photograph: Environment Agency. XX-XXX-2019. LIDAR Environment Agency Composite LAST RETURN.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6332 9558 (point) (7 map features)
Map sheet SY69NW
Civil Parish Frampton; Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 13 2020 1:36PM

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