Monument record MDO49599 - Medieval or post medieval field boundaries, Ball Bottom Copse, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A series of four parallel banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Ball Bottom Copse, Piddletrenthide. They are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly the remains of a medieval strip field system, and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of four parallel banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Ball Bottom Copse, Piddletrenthide. They are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly the remains of a medieval strip field system, and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<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 7201 0396 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2025 5:09PM
