Monument record MDO49440 - Post medieval chalk pits, New Barn Farm, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A small round hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within the small coppice in the field immediately to the west of New Barn Farm, Piddletrenthide. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extraction pit (possibly for chalk) and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A small round hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within the small coppice in the field immediately to the west of New Barn Farm, Piddletrenthide. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extraction pit (possibly for chalk) and was 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7129 0057 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 11:56AM
