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Lewes lime and cement works This early aerial photograph from 1920 illustrates the dependency of the cement industry on river transport | © Geoff Isted

Chalk Pit Inn – site of the old Offham chalk pit

History and nature trail at Buriton Chalk Pit Visit Buriton chalk pit to discover the hidden secrets of the chalk industry. A fantastic nature reserve with many chalk species. | © The Petersfield Museum

Chalk workers – horse boys at Buriton | © The Petersfield Museum

Team of workers at Buriton Chalk pit | © The Petersfield Museum

Four chalk workers at Buriton Pit | © The Petersfield Museum

Buriton Chalk Pits Information

August 22nd, 2015

A presentation of images, maps and information about Buriton Chalk pits. More info in accompnaying Teachers Notes.