Monument record MDO50196 - Post medieval mounds, Melmoth's Hill, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Four small subcircular mounds are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the vicinity of the summerhouse on Melmoth's Hill, Milton Abbas. They are of uncertain purpose and may relate to the post medieval landscaped park. A possible pond is marked on the hill on the OS 1st edition map. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Four small subcircular mounds are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery in the vicinity of the summerhouse on Melmoth's Hill, Milton Abbas. They are of uncertain purpose and may relate to the post medieval landscaped park. A possible pond is marked on the hill on the OS 1st edition map. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
(EA 2023).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7913 0207 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2026 6:51PM
