Monument record MDO49709 - Medieval strip field system, Nettlecombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A series of parallel linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Nettlecombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval strip field system and are associated with a scarped field boundary which may be contemporary with them, or of earlier date. The features cover an area of 2 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel linear features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Nettlecombe Farm, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval strip field system and are associated with a scarped field boundary which may be contemporary with them, or of earlier date. The features cover an area of 2 hectares 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7466 0147 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2025 3:38PM
