Monument record MDO49801 - Prehistoric field system, Bowdens, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Fragments of a prehistoric field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along the ridge-top to the north of the prehistoric settlement described in MDO1687. The features are considered to be part of a wider system of fields described in MDO43351 and MDO43356, they cover an area of over 17 hectares and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a prehistoric field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along the ridge-top to the north of the prehistoric settlement described in MDO1687. The features are considered to be part of a wider system of fields described in MDO43351 and MDO43356, they cover an area of over 17 hectares and were 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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7392 0234 (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 4 2025 4:16PM
