Monument record MDO49707 - Medieval field boundaries, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A series of parallel banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Summer House Plantation, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly the remains of a medieval strip field system, and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel banked linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of Summer House Plantation, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly the remains of a medieval strip field system, and were 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 7485 0173 (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 8:16PM
