Monument record MDO50019 - Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on the valley bottom to the east of Highdon, 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
Parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on the valley bottom to the east of Highdon, 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 7541 0139 (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
