Monument record MDO50157 - Post medieval field system, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Fragments of a bank and ditched field system are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the southeast of Higher Melcombe. The features are considered likely to be of post medieval date; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and have since been levelled.
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Full Description
Fragments of a bank and ditched field system are visible on aerial photographs taken by the RAF in 1947 to the southeast of Higher Melcombe. The features are considered likely to be of post medieval date; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project and have since been levelled.
(RAF 1947).
Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5105 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21666.
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 7527 0211 (point) (6 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 11:52AM
