Monument record MDO50125 - Bronze Age round barrow, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A sub-circular mound, 12m across, is visible as a low earthwork mound on Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. It is situated 30m to the south of the round barrow described in MDO1695 and is considered to be the potential site of a Bronze Age round barrow. The feature was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A sub-circular mound, 12m across, is visible as a low earthwork mound on Highdon, Melcombe Horsey. It is situated 30m to the south of the round barrow described in MDO1695 and is considered to be the potential site of a Bronze Age round barrow. The feature was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (EA 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7511 0170 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 26 2026 6:11PM
