Monument record MDO50100 - Undated field system, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
The remains of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the east end of Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. The features cover an area of over 6 hectares and are potentially of later prehistoric or medieval origin; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery (Environment Agency 2023) on the east end of Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. The features cover an area of over 6 hectares and are potentially of later prehistoric or medieval origin; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council, 2026, 2026 AIM Mid Dorset Downs HE9550 (Machine readable data file). SDO21762.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
- ---XY SDO21762 Machine readable data file: Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council. 2026. 2026 AIM Mid Dorset Downs HE9550. [Mapped features: #708033 ; #708034 ; #708035 ; #708206 ; #708207 ; #722408 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7518 0172 (point) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Jun 4 2026 11:54AM
