Monument record MDO50022 - Medieval or post medieval cultivation ridges and enclosure, Ruins Planation, Milton Abbas
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Summary
An area of parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Ruins Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly planation ridges; they are associated with a rectangular bank and ditched enclosure and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
An area of parallel linear features are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery within Ruins Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be of medieval or post medieval date, possibly planation ridges; they are associated with a rectangular bank and ditched enclosure and were 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 8081 0134 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 31 2025 5:16PM
