Monument record MWX3987 - Post medieval chalk pit, Bindon Hill, West Lulworth

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Summary

An old 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

An old chalk pit marked on the first edition OS map (1). Also marked on the second edition map (2). A hollow is visible as an earthwork at this location 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 83831 80442 (29m by 26m) (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: 6 025 098

Record last edited

Dec 4 2013 8:45AM

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