Monument record MDO49031 - Post medieval chalk pits, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The site of an Old Chalk Pit is marked on the OS 1st edition map to the southwest of King Grove Wood, Piddletrenthide. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. It is one of a scatter of pits located in the vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The site of an Old Chalk Pit is marked on the OS 1st edition map to the southwest of King Grove Wood, Piddletrenthide. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Dorset Upper Cerne and Piddle AIM Project. It is one of a scatter of pits located in 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.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6859 9940 (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 3:22PM
