Monument record MDO48145 - Post medieval chalk pits and lime kiln, Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Irregular linear and sub circular hollow features on the southeast side of Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas, are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and Environment Agency lidar imagery. The features are recorded as chalk pits on the OS 1st Edition map, along with a lime kiln, which is still visible as a rectilinear structure on a 1947 aerial photograph. The features are documented independently under records MDO751, MDO24040 and MDO24051. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
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Full Description
Irregular linear and sub circular hollow features on the southeast side of Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas, are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs and Environment Agency lidar imagery [1, 2]. The features are recorded as chalk pits on the OS 1st Edition map [3], along with a lime kiln, which is still visible as a rectilinear structure on a 1947 aerial photograph [1]. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM project.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6685 0171 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 3:48PM
