Monument record MDO50103 - Bronze Age round barrow, Highdon, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A ring ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs immediately to the south of Summer House Plantation, Highdon. The feature is 15m across and considered likely to be a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A ring ditch is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs (NMR 1995) immediately to the south of Summer House Plantation, Highdon. The feature is 15m across and considered likely to be a plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrow. It was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
National Monuments Record, 07-AUG-1995, NMR 15346/06 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21481.
Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council, 2026, 2026 AIM Mid Dorset Downs HE9550 (Machine readable data file). SDO21762.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7498 0179 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 4 2026 11:52AM
