Monument record MDO49376 - Post medieval chalk pits, Ball Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Two 'Old Chalk Pit' s are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the northern slope of Ball hill to the south west of Ball Bottom Copse, Piddletrenthide. They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project; they are part of a wider group of hollows in the vicinity.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two 'Old Chalk Pit' s are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the northern slope of Ball hill to the south west of Ball Bottom Copse, Piddletrenthide. (OS 1888 (1)). They are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project; they are part of a wider group of hollows in the vicinity. (Environment Agency 2021 (2)).
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1 (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7205 0384 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2025 6:36PM
