Monument record MDO44774 - Post medieval chalk pits, Beech Tree Farm, Winterborne Stickland
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Summary
Three small subcircular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the north and northwest of Beech Tree Farm, Winterborne Strickland. They are 10-20m across and likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project and two have since been plough-levelled.
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Three small subcircular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the north and northwest of Beech Tree Farm, Winterborne Strickland [1]. They are 10-20m across and likely to be post medieval chalk pits. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project and two have since been plough-levelled [2].
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8376 0520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Stickland; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 17 2022 7:33PM
