Monument record MDO49436 - Post medieval chalk pits, Dole's Ash, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in a field to the south east of Dole's Ash Farmhouse, Piddletrenthide. They are 15-20m across and considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk); they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
Two hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in a field to the south east of Dole's Ash Farmhouse, Piddletrenthide. They are 15-20m across and considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits (possibly for chalk); they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021 (2)).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7233 0010 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 9:47PM
