Monument record MDO45017 - Post medieval chalk pits, France Firs, Pimperne and Stourpaine

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Summary

Fourteen hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within France Firs, Pimperne and Stourpaine. They are between 5m and 35m across and are likely to be post medieval chalk pits; they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.

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Full Description

Fourteen hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery [1] within France Firs, Pimperne and Stourpaine. They are between 5m and 35m across and are likely to be post medieval chalk pits; they were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8735 0904 (point)
Map sheet ST80NE
Civil Parish Pimperne; Dorset
Civil Parish Stourpaine; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 9 2022 6:54PM

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