Monument record MDO49699 - Medieval woodland enclosure, Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Fragments of a large curvilinear ditched enclosure are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within the medieval deer park of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be a woodland enclosure contemporary with the park and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A sub-oval bank and ditched enclosure is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery at the south west end of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be a woodland enclosure contemporary with the medieval deer park and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2021)
<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 | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 28 2025 6:16PM
