Monument record MWX3916 - Chalk pit on Jordan Hill, Weymouth
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Summary
A chalk pit is marked on the first edition OS map, by the Roman Temple at Jordan Hill. It is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A chalk pit marked on the first edition OS map, by the Roman Temple at Jordan (1) also marked on the second edition (2)
The site of the chalk pit with associated spoil is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {3}. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <3> SDO11973 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3239-40.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69794 82077 (80m by 48m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2014 12:28PM