Monument record MDO50495 - Later prehistoric field boundaries, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery under trees on the lower west-facing slopes below Haydon Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features are considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin, they cover an area of over 3 ha and 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 under trees on the lower west-facing slopes below Haydon Plantation, Milton Abbas. The features are considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin, they cover an area of over 3 ha 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 Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7990 0296 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 12 2026 2:08PM
