Monument record MDO50509 - 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 east of Chescombe Lane, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be of later prehistoric origin but some boundaries may have been reused in the medieval period; the features cover an area of over 39 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 in fields to the east of Chescombe Lane, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be of later prehistoric origin but some boundaries may have been reused in the medieval period; the features cover an area of over 39 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 Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8153 0187 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 12 2026 6:24PM
