Monument record MDO45312 - Probable Post Medieval chalk pit, Long Crichel
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Summary
A probable Post Medieval chalk pit is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The site comprises an amorphous area of disturbed ground and an angular quarry which are separated by one of the many paths and trackways across the common. The site extends over an area that measures a maximum of 86m long by 37m wide and is orientated roughly north-west / south-east. The quarry has been filled in on aerial photographs taken in 1953, when it is visible as a cropmark.
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Full Description
A probable Post Medieval chalk pit is visible as a soilmark on aerial photographs. The site is centred at ST 9608 1079 and comprises an amorphous area of disturbed ground and an angular quarry which are separated by one of the many paths and trackways across the common. The site extends over an area that measures a maximum of 86m long by 37m wide and is orientated roughly north-west / south-east. The quarry has been filled in on aerial photographs taken in 1953, when it is visible as a cropmark. <1-2>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9608 1079 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Long Crichel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 252
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1481392
Record last edited
Jan 24 2023 1:39PM