Monument record MDO45903 - Post medieval chalk pit, The Down House, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
The probable site of a post medieval chalk pit is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the west of The Down House, Blandford St Mary; it is 44m across and surrounded by a doughnut of spoil. The site was digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
The probable site of a post medieval chalk pit is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery <1> in the field to the west of The Down House, Blandford St Mary; it is 44m across and surrounded by a doughnut of spoil. The site was 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 8600 0449 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 13 2023 7:02PM
