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> SDO18034 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