Monument record MDO49746 - Undated enclosure, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A small rectilinear ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Watcombe Wood, Piddletrenthide. It is 13m by 11m across, possibly with a north facing entrance. It lies within the field system described in 1977 and is considered likely to be of post medieval origin although an earlier date is possible. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A rectilinear hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at the south east end of Ball Wood, Piddletrenthide. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project and considered likely to be the site of a post medieval chalk pit. (Enviroment Agency 2023 (1)).
<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.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7195 0306 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 1 2025 5:51PM
