Monument record MDO49754 - Prehistoric settlement, Bowdens Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
The potential site of a prehistoric settlement is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridge between Bowdens Hill and Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey. The curvilinear banked features are situated between the two cross dykes described in MDO1690 and MDO1691 and are possibly an extension of the settlement described in MDO1687. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The potential site of a prehistoric settlement is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridge between Bowdens Hill and Hog Hill, Melcombe Horsey. The curvilinear banked features are situated between the two cross dykes described in MDO1690 and MDO1691 and are possibly an extension of the settlement described in MDO1687. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023, OS 1888)
<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 7406 0231 (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 1 2025 8:12PM
