Monument record MDO49389 - Post medieval chalk pit and lime kiln, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
An 'Old Chalk Pit' with associated 'Old Lime Kiln' are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map at the northern end of Redlands Coppice, Piddletrenthide. The hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An 'Old Chalk Pit' with associated 'Old Lime Kiln' are marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map at the northern end of Redlands Coppice, Piddletrenthide. (OS 1888 (1)). The hollow 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7107 0089 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 16 2025 5:12PM
