Monument record MDO49442 - Post medieval chalk pits, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A wide scatter of hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south and east of Stickley Coppice, 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. One is marked as a chalk pit on the 1st edition map and described separately ion MDO49388.
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Full Description
A wide scatter of hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south and east of Stickley Coppice, 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. One is marked as a chalk pit on the 1st edition map and described separately ion MDO49388. (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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7233 0026 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 12:27PM
