Monument record MDO49715 - Medieval or earlier trackways, Nettlecombe Tout, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A series of parallel trackways are marked on the OS 1st edition map running up the western side of Nettlecombe Tout, Melcombe Horsey. They run adjacent to currently extant trackways and are considered to be of medieval or earlier origin. The features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A series of parallel trackways are marked on the OS 1st edition map running up the western side of Nettlecombe Tout, Melcombe Horsey. They run adjacent to currently extant trackways and are considered to be of medieval or earlier origin. The features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7335 0299 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2025 5:46PM
