Monument record MDO48807 - Post medieval chalk pit, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 2nd edition map to the north of Pat's Castle, Piddletrenthide. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. It is one of a number of pits and spoilheaps digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project in the same modern field.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An unannotated hollow is marked on the OS 2nd edition map to the north of Pat's Castle, Piddletrenthide. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit and is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery. It is one of a number of pits and spoilheaps digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project in the same modern field. <1-2>.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1923-33, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three (Map). SDO11595.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7197 9948 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2024 7:10PM
