Monument record MDO49760 - Medieval parish boundary between Cheselbourne and Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A long linear bank and ditched linear is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridge between Lyscombe Hill and Nettlecombe Tout. The feature follows the line of the parish boundary of Cheselbourne with Piddletrenthide and Melcombe Horsey and is considered likely to be of medieval origin. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A long linear bank and ditched linear is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridge between Lyscombe Hill and Nettlecombe Tout. The feature follows the line of the parish boundary of Cheselbourne with Piddletrenthide and Melcombe Horsey and is considered likely to be of medieval origin. It was 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7317 0253 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 2 2025 11:42AM
