Monument record MDO49701 - Medieval or later linear ditch, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
An intermittent linear ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs running for 1400m to the east of the medieval deer park of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is of uncertain date and function, it is potentially a post medieval drainage feature or trackway and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An intermittent linear ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs running for 1400m to the east of the medieval deer park of Melcombe Park, Melcombe Horsey. The feature is of uncertain date and function, it is potentially a post medieval drainage feature or trackway and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.(GE 2002)
<1> Google Earth, 01-JAN-2002, Google Earth Imagery 2002 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19438.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19438 Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 01-JAN-2002. Google Earth Imagery 2002.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7504 0413 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 28 2025 6:47PM
