Monument record MDO49889 - Post medieval chalk pit, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within a small copse situated to the north east of Nine Acre Copse, Melcombe Horsey. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit (possibly for chalk) and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large hollow is visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within a small copse situated to the north east of Nine Acre Copse, Melcombe Horsey. It is considered likely to be a post medieval extractive pit (possibly for chalk) and was 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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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7672 0239 (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 8:11PM
