Monument record MDO49449 - Post medieval chalk pit, Piddletrenthide

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Summary

A small hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of Stickley Coppice, 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 hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of Stickley Coppice, 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 (2)).


<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7127 0147 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Piddletrenthide; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 19 2025 1:41PM

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