Monument record MDO49676 - Medieval field boundaries and enclosure, Aldermore, Piddletrenthide

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Summary

Banked and ditched linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of Aldermore, Piddletrenthide; they are associated with a small sub-square enclosure 34m across and are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date. The features may relate to a medieval settlement site and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.

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Full Description

Banked and ditched linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the north of Aldermore, Piddletrenthide; they are associated with a small sub-square enclosure 34m across and are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date. The features may relate to a medieval settlement site 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> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 7226 0440 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Piddletrenthide; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677

Record last edited

Nov 27 2025 6:59PM

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