Monument record MDO49511 - Post medieval gravel pit, Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A small hollow is marked as 'Old Gravel Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the edge of the dry valley to the south east 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
AA small hollow is marked as 'Old Gravel Pit' on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map on the edge of the dry valley to the south east 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7415 0141 (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 6:34PM
