Monument record MDO49897 - Post medieval extractive pits, Hanning Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Three small hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep west facing slope above Giants Grave, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) although may have an earlier origin and be associated with the field system described in MDO1711, they 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 on the steep west facing slope above Giants Grave, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be post medieval extractive pits (possibly for chalk) although may have an earlier origin and be associated with the field system described in MDO1711, they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.(EA 2023).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7585 0174 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 19 2025 6:05PM
