EDO6112 - New drive and ha-ha at Highdon House (formerly Nettlecombe Farm), Melcombe Horsey; watching brief 2008

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Location

Grid reference ST 7463 0155 (point)
Map sheet ST70SW
Civil Parish Melcombe Horsey; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Terrain Archaeology

Date

2008

Description

A watching brief was maintined during groundworks associated with the altering of the layout of the main driveway and the construction of a ha ha. Traces of a known Iron Age earthwork were seen.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Tatler, S and Bellamy, P. 2008. Highdon House, Melcombe Horsey, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording.
  • <2> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 2011. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2010. 132. 158.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1541305.

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Jan 25 2021 5:41PM

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