Monument record MLI128145 - Former Chalk Pit, Claxby St Andrew
Summary
Earthworks of a former chalk extraction pit of likely post-medieval date, to the south of Claxby St Andrew.
Type and Period (1)
- CHALK PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A chalk extraction pit is marked in this location to the south of Claxby St Andrew, on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series Map. The pit is now largely overgrown by trees, but is clearly visible as distinct earthworks, as seen on the Google Maps satellite imagery layer and on LiDAR data for this area. {1{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. Sheet 75/2.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 19/10/2026.
- <3> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. Accessed 19/10/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4540 7035 (98m by 98m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAXBY ST ANDREW, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2026 11:22AM
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