Monument record MDO49027 - Post medieval chalk pits, Hill Buildings Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The sites of three chalk pits are marked on the OS 1st edition map in fields surrounding Hill Buildings, Piddletrenthide. They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. They are part of a wider group of pits scattered across the vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The sites of three chalk pits are marked on the OS 1st edition map in fields surrounding Hill Buildings, Piddletrenthide. They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. They are part of a wider group of pits scattered across the vicinity. [1-2].
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6966 9888 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NE |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 6 2024 2:35PM
