Monument record MDO50107 - Later prehistoric field system, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the southwest of Lower Lodge Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features cover an area of over 15 hectares and are potentially of later prehistoric origin; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the southwest of Lower Lodge Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features cover an area of over 15 hectares and are potentially of later prehistoric origin; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7942 0152 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 454677
Record last edited
Jan 22 2026 12:03PM
