Monument record MDO50018 - Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A small area of parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the north facing slope of Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation ridges and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A small area of parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the north facing slope of Henning Hill, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation ridges and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (EA 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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7615 0188 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 30 2025 8:11PM
