Monument record MDO49382 - Post medieval chalk pit, Piddletrenthide
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A 'Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map to the north east of All Saints Church, Piddletrenthide. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project, a second smaller pit is located 150m to the east in the adjacent field.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 'Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map to the north east of All Saints Church, Piddletrenthide. (OS 1888 (1)). It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project, a second smaller pit is located 150m to the east in the adjacent field. (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.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7044 0093 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 1:44PM
