Monument record MDO49700 - Medieval or post medieval field boundary or drainage ditch, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
An intermittent linear ditch is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running for 800m to the east of the medieval deer park of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be a field boundary or drainage ditch of medieval or post medieval date and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
An intermittent linear ditch is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running for 800m to the east of the medieval deer park of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is considered likely to be a field boundary or drainage ditch of medieval or post medieval date 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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7483 0468 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 28 2025 6:31PM
