Monument record MDO50520 - Medieval or post medieval field system, Milton Abbas
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Summary
A series of parallel bank and ditched features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the north of Milton Manor, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be the remains of medieval strip fields which may have continued in use until the post medieval period. The features cover an area of over 3 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM Project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel bank and ditched features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery in fields to the north of Milton Manor, Milton Abbas. The features are considered to be the remains of medieval strip fields which may have continued in use until the post medieval period. The features 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8111 0231 (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 7:10PM
