Monument record MDO49603 - Medieval strip field system, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A medieval strip field system (with associated traces of ridge and furrow cultivation) is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south of Kithill Plantation, Piddletrenthide. The features cover an area of over 17 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A medieval strip field system (with associated traces of ridge and furrow cultivation) is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the south of Kithill Plantation, Piddletrenthide. The features cover an area of over 17 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7250 0305 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2025 10:02PM
