Monument record MDO50093 - Medieval strip fields, Cross Lanes, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Parallel banked linear features are visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs to the west of Cross Lanes, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Parallel banked linear features are visible as soilmarks on aerial photographs (OS 1995) to the west of Cross Lanes, Melcombe Horsey. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
Ordnance Survey, 13-MAR-1995, OS/95033 96 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21640.
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council, 2026, 2026 AIM Mid Dorset Downs HE9550 (Machine readable data file). SDO21762.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7553 0224 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 4 2026 11:54AM
