Monument record MDO49406 - Post medieval gravel pit, Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A large hollow is marked as 'Old Gravel Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the southern slope of Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey. It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large hollow is marked as 'Old Gravel Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the southern slope of Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey (OS 1888 (1). It is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project. (Environment Agency 2021 (2)).
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1 (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7433 0163 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 17 2025 6:54PM
