Monument record MDO46113 - Post medieval chalk pits, Littleton Farm, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of the Somerset and Dorset Junction Railway west of Littleton Farm, Blandford St Mary. They are 20-22m across and considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery <1> to the west of the Somerset and Dorset Junction Railway west of Littleton Farm, Blandford St Mary. They are 20-22m across and considered likely to be post medieval chalk pits. The features 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 8900 0478 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 4:17PM
