Monument record MDO49383 - Post medieval chalk pit, Plush Hill, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A 'Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map to the south west slope of Plush Hill, Piddletrenthide. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 'Chalk Pit' is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map to the south west slope of Plush Hill, Piddletrenthide(OS 1888 (1)). It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (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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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7218 0128 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2025 6:34PM
