Monument record MDO50516 - Later prehistoric field boundary or enclosure, Milton Abbas

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Summary

A banked linear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of Barne's Hill Farm, Milton Abbas. It is considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin, possibly a field enclosure. The feature is 80m across and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.

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Full Description

A banked linear feature is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the northeast of Barne's Hill Farm, Milton Abbas. It is considered likely to be of later prehistoric origin, possibly a field enclosure. The feature is 80m across and was 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> Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8212 0174 (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 6:20PM

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