Monument record MDO49357 - Prehistoric linear earthwork, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A linear bank is intermittently visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along ridge from Hog Hill to Highdon. It is potentially an extension of the dyke described in MDO1692 and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A linear bank is intermittently visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along ridge from Hog Hill to Highdon. It is potentially an extension of the dyke described in MDO1692 and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021 (1)).
<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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7452 0193 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2025 6:17PM
