Monument record MDO49481 - Post medieval extractive pits, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A group of four small hollows is visible as earthworks 140m to the west of the 'Old Gravel Pit' marked on the OS 1st edition map (MDO 49406). They are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A group of four small hollows is visible as earthworks 140m to the west of the 'Old Gravel Pit' marked on the OS 1st edition map (MDO 49406). They are considered likely to be post medieval extraction pits and were 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7416 0160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2025 7:10PM
