Monument record MDO49510 - Post medieval extractive pit, Hill Wood, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A single hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the north of Hill Wood, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk); it is associated with a linear bank, possibly an associated spoil heap, and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A single hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the field to the north of Hill Wood, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk); it is associated with a linear bank, possibly an associated spoil heap, 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7456 0392 (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 6:28PM
