Monument record MDO49439 - Post medieval chalk pits, Home Eweleaze Down, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Home Eweleaze Down to the northwest and north of Dole's Ash Farmhouse, Piddletrenthide. They 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
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on Home Eweleaze Down to the northwest and north of Dole's Ash Farmhouse, Piddletrenthide. They 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> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7192 0052 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 11:48AM
