Monument record MDO46439 - Post medieval chalk pits, Bere Down, Bere Regis
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Bagwood Road, Bere Down. They range in size from 23m to 44m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Bagwood Road, Bere Down <1>. They range in size from 23m to 44m and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project. They are considered likely to be the sites of post medieval chalk pits.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8499 9696 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Bere Regis; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 18 2023 3:21PM
