Monument record MDO49888 - Post medieval chalk pits, Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Three small hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across the east facing slope of Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey, close to the parish boundary with Hilton. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Three small hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery scattered across the east facing slope of Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey, close to the parish boundary with Hilton. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (EA 2023).
<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1 (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7672 0167 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 18 2025 8:00PM
