Monument record MWX3993 - Post medieval chalk pit, Rings Hill, East Lulworth

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Summary

Old chalk pit marked on the first and second edition Ordnance Survey maps. A pit is visible as an earthwork on Lidar imagery of Rings Hill. It is considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval chalk pit shown on the maps.

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Full Description

Old chalk pit marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map (1). Also marked on the second edition map (2). A pit is visible as an earthwork on Lidar imagery of Rings Hill (3). It is considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval chalk pit mentioned 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> Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 23-MAR-2008. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 86105 80766 (52m by 50m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY88SE
Civil Parish East Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 065

Record last edited

Jan 18 2016 5:33PM

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