Monument record MDO49439 - Post medieval chalk pits, Home Eweleaze Down, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Several hollows are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and 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
Several hollows are visible as cropmarks and earthworks on aerial photographs and 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. (OS 1974 (1), Environment Agency 2021 (2)).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 15-MAY-1974, OS/74058 119 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21482.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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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
Dec 28 2025 7:18PM
