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Tag: Chalk·Pit
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Showing latest 50 of 64 images tagged with Chalk Pit tag.
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Trees growing in a disused chalk pit, Garton Field
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9560 The site is mapped as a chalk pit [not a disused chalk pit] in all the... (more)
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St. Peter's Pit from the west
by John Goldsmith geograph for square TL8464 While this depression is generally known as the Bomb Hole, its correct name is... (more)
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Disused chalk pit, Thixendale
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE8460 Shown as a working chalk pit on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1851.
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Disused chalk pit near Barton Bendish, Norfolk
by Richard Humphrey geograph for square TF7104 A post-medieval lime kiln is buried within this chalk quarry, see... (more)
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Disused chalk pit, Stitchcombe
by Vieve Forward for square SU2269 Lewes Nodular Chalk Formation, Seaford Chalk Formation and Newhaven Chalk... (more)
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Chalk pit
by Graham Horn geograph for square SU8396 Is this a former pit where chalk or flint was quarried? Or perhaps it is a... (more)
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Detail of face of disused chalk pit, Stitchcombe
by Vieve Forward for square SU2269 Lewes Nodular Chalk Formation, Seaford Chalk Formation And Newhaven Chalk... (more)
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Chalk Pit at Blewbury
by Fly geograph for square SU5285 The edge of the old chalk pit off Rubble Pit Road, looking back towards Blewbury... (more)
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Chalk Pit at Blewbury
by Fly geograph for square SU5285 Rubble Pit Road is a bridleway which climbs up out of Blewbury village to Churn... (more)
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Chalk pit in use, north of Back Dale
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE8362 The chalk seems to be used on the many private tracks in the locality. The... (more)
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Track to Chalk Pit
by Peter Facey geograph for square SU6116 On lane named Chalk Hill. The edge of the pit is glimpsed at the end of the track.
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Chalk Pit
top:Roads, Road TransportX
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Skyer's Wood chalk pit
by Graham Horn geograph for square SU5856 Many chalk pits are disused, but this one is definitely still being used and the... (more)
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The old chalk pit
by Bill Nicholls geograph for square SU6084 View in the old chalk pit near Littlestoke which at the moment is being cleared up.
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Chalk Pit Near Lucys Wood
by Colin Smith geograph for square SU6135 The disused chalk pit is a distinct hollow on the north-east Hampshire downs.... (more)
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Former chalk pit, Cow Wold
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE8361 With small birds in the bushes and discarded fencing at this end.
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former:Chalk Pit
top:Derelict, DisusedX
DiscardedX
Disused Chalk PitX
type:GeographX
RubbishX
Yorkshire WoldsX
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Disused chalk pit, above Toisland Wold
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE8362 In use when surveyed by the OS in 1851.
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former:Chalk Pit
top:Derelict, DisusedX
Disused Chalk PitX
type:GeographX
Old ChalkpitX
Yorkshire WoldsX
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Disused chalk pit, north-east of Wetwang
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9359 According to the old large-scale OS maps, this pit was dug between 1850 and 1890... (more)
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former:Chalk Pit
top:Derelict, DisusedX
Disused PitX
type:GeographX
subject:PitX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
Yorkshire WoldsX
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Hurley Chalk Pit
by Simon Mortimer geograph for square SU8181 Dating back to the mid-19th Century, the chalk pit is now a nature reserve... (more)
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Former chalk pit
by Ian Capper geograph for square TQ2452 Former chalk pit on The Saddle Knob. In the far distance the summit of Leith... (more)
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Chalk Pit
place:Colley HillX
type:GeographX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
near:ReigateX
place:The Saddle KnobX
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Former chalk pit
by Ian Capper geograph for square TQ2452 Former chalk pit on The Saddle Knob. In the far distance is Leith Hill.
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Chalk Pit
place:Colley HillX
type:GeographX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
near:ReigateX
place:The Saddle KnobX
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White cliffs of Brown Candover
by Mr Ignavy geograph for square SU5739 Good to see that the owner has done some tidying up since 2006, see SU5739 : Pit off Copse Lane, Brown Candover.
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Disused chalk pits
by Trevor Harris geograph for square TQ1212 Being put to a new exciting use by mountain bikers. Taken from the South Downs Way.
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Looking for dinosaurs
by Mr Ignavy geograph for square SU5872 Category: Chalk pit This exposed chalk face is an important geological feature in the area.
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Former chalk pit, Kenley
by Derek Harper geograph for square TQ3260 Unsurprising that the steep slope of Riddlesdown should have been quarried for... (more)
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Field and trees near Furley Cross
by Derek Harper geograph for square ST2704 Taken from the other side of the lane from ST2704 : Towards Furley. On the left is a chalk... (more)
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Pit in Blackhouse Wood
by Graham Horn geograph for square SU7277 Probably an old chalk pit within the beech woodland. Now used for impromptu... (more)
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Disused chalk pit beside Baverstock Lane
by David Martin geograph for square SU0332 Tags:
Chalk Pit
top:Derelict, DisusedX
type:GeographX
top:Geological InterestX
subject:PitX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
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How thin is the topsoil above Kiplingcotes chalk pit
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9143 For a history of this site see SE9143 : Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, SSSI.
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former:Chalk Pit
Disused Quarry FaceX
type:GeographX
top:Geological InterestX
subject:PitX
SSSIX
TopsoilX
Yorkshire WoldsX
YWT Nature ReserveX
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Hollow, Farnham Park
by Derek Harper geograph for square SU8447 Probably one of the dells described at... (more)
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plant:BramblesX
former:Chalk Pit
type:GeographX
top:Heath, ScrubX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
Listed Garden or ParkX
top:LowlandsX
top:Park and Public GardensX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
WoodX
top:Woodland, ForestX
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Chalk Pit near Black Hole Farm
by Becky Williamson geograph for square ST6700 |
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Chalk pits near Cheyneys Lodge
by M J Richardson for square TL2939 A poor view in overcast evening light from above Baldock. The obvious road is... (more)
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road:A505X
Aerial PhotographX
Chalk PitsX
top:Farm, Fishery, Market GardeningX
FarmlandX
FieldsX
place:HertfordshireX
top:LowlandsX
subject:QuarryX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
RailwayX
top:RailwaysX
RoadX
top:Roads, Road TransportX
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Old chalk pit at Snettisham
by Adrian S Pye geograph for square TF6933 For a more general view see here Link
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Old chalk pit at Snettisham
by Adrian S Pye geograph for square TF6933 |
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Chalk pit
by Alex McGregor geograph for square SE9762 |
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Chalk Pit south of West Down Cottage
by Peter Facey geograph for square SU6116 The king's Way skirts this on its left side.
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South Ferriby Chalk Pit
by David Wright geograph for square TA0020 Tags:
Chalk Pit
top:Quarrying, MiningX
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Old chalk pit
by Jonathan Thacker geograph for square SE9261 By the Sledmere to Wetwang road.
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Chalk Pit
top:Quarrying, MiningX
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Chalk Pit, Newport
by TCExplorer geograph for square TL5233 |
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Chalk pits, Dungeon Hill
by Derek Harper geograph for square ST6907 From bridleway S10 7, which doesn't go that way.
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Chalk PitsX
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
top:LowlandsX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
TreesX
top:Woodland, ForestX
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Bopeep chalk pit, Firle Hill Climb 1964
by Jim Barton geograph for square TQ4905 Competitors' cars assembling for a hill climb event on the steep road up... (more)
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former:Chalk Pit
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
Motor SportX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
top:Roads, Road TransportX
Speed Hill-ClimbX
top:Sport, LeisureX
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Exposed quarry face, Kiplingcotes chalk pit
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9143 See SE9143 : Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, SSSI for the history of this site.
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former:Chalk Pit
Disused Quarry FaceX
type:GeographX
top:Geological InterestX
top:GrasslandX
subject:Nature ReserveX
SSSIX
Yorkshire WoldsX
YWT Nature ReserveX
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The western end of Kiplingcotes chalk pit
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9143 See SE9143 : Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, SSSI for the history of this site.
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former:Chalk Pit
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
subject:Nature ReserveX
SSSIX
Yorkshire WoldsX
YWT Nature ReserveX
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The central area, Kiplingcotes chalk pit
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9143 See SE9143 : Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, SSSI for the history of this site.
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former:Chalk Pit
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
subject:Nature ReserveX
SSSIX
Yorkshire WoldsX
YWT Nature ReserveX
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Path entering Kiplingcotes chalk pit
by Christine Johnstone geograph for square SE9143 For a history of this site see SE9143 : Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit, SSSI.
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former:Chalk Pit
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
subject:Nature ReserveX
SSSIX
Yorkshire WoldsX
YWT Nature ReserveX
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Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
by Ian Capper for square TQ2452 Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) alongside a former chalk pit on... (more)
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Chalk Pit
type:Close LookX
place:Colley HillX
plant:Common Spotted OrchidX
plant:Dactylorhiza FuchsiiX
near:ReigateX
place:The Saddle KnobX
top:Wild Animals, Plants and MushroomsX
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Entrance to fishing lakes
by Ian Capper geograph for square SZ5488 Entrance to fishing lakes at Combley Farm. In the background is a former chalk... (more)
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Chalk Pit
near:Combley FarmX
top:Farm, Fishery, Market GardeningX
Fishing LakeX
type:GeographX
place:Mersley DownX
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Near Combley Farm
by Ian Capper geograph for square SZ5488 Looking through a gap in a hedge near Combley Farm, with a former chalk pit on... (more)
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Chalk Pit
near:Combley FarmX
top:Farm, Fishery, Market GardeningX
type:GeographX
place:Mersley DownX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
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Downend Chalk Pit
by Ian Capper geograph for square SZ5387 Former chalkpit now used for aggregate recycling.
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Downend Chalk Pit
by Ian Capper geograph for square SZ5387 Former chalkpit now used for aggregate recycling.
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Looking across the Chalk Pit near Chinnor, Oxfordshire
by Christine Matthews for square SU7599 Tags:
Chalk Pit
type:Cross GridX
subject:HillX
top:Village, Rural SettlementX
WoodlandX
top:Woodland, ForestX
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