Monument record MDO49491 - Post medieval chalk pits, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at the head of the dry valley to the east of Nettlecombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey. The features are considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A scatter of hollows is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at the head of the dry valley to the east of Nettlecombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey. The features are considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7483 0155 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 20 2025 3:20PM
