Monument record MWX3986 - Post medieval chalk pit, Bindon Hill, West Lulworth

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Summary

Chalk pit marked on the first and second edition OS maps. A hollow is visible as an earthwork at this location on Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill. It is considered likely this is the remains of the post medieval chalk pit described above.

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Full Description

Chalk pit marked on the first edition OS map (1). Also marked on the second edition (2). A hollow is visible as an earthwork on Lidar imagery of Bindon Hill (3). It is considered likely this is the remains of the post medieval chalk pit described above. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 83409 80414 (21m by 20m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY88SW
Civil Parish West Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 025 097

Record last edited

Dec 4 2013 8:45AM

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