Monument record MDO49432 - Post medieval extraction, Piddletrenthide

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Summary

Seven hollows ranging from 10m to 20m across, are scattered across a modern field to the north east of Piddletrenthide village. The features are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.

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Full Description

Seven hollows ranging from 10m to 20m across, are scattered across a modern field to the north east of Piddletrenthide village. The features are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021 (1)).


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7076 0114 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Piddletrenthide; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 18 2025 5:41PM

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