Monument record MDO49645 - Medieval field boundaries and ridge and furrow cultivation, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation ridges are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Piddletrenthide village. The features cover an area of 2.4 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation ridges are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Piddletrenthide village. The features cover an area of 2.4 hectares 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 7094 0002 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 6:45PM
