Monument record MDO42918 - Post medieval chalk pits, Magiston Hill, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Multiple groups of sub-circular pits and scarps are visible as earthworks on current Lidar imagery on the west side of Magiston Hill, Sydling St Nicholas. Some of the larger features are recorded as chalk pits on the OS 1st Edition map. The remaining features are also thought likely to be post medieval chalk pits. All features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
Multiple groups of sub-circular pits and scarps are visible as earthworks on current Lidar imagery on the west side of Magiston Hill, Sydling St Nicholas (1). Some of the larger features are recorded as chalk pits on the OS 1st Edition map. The remaining features are also thought likely to be post medieval chalk pits. All features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome 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 6391 9742 (point) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 24 2020 9:37AM