Monument record MDO50535 - Undated field system, Combe Plantation, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Combe Plantation to the east of King Edward's Drive, Milton Abbas. The boundaries are of uncertain date, they may be of medieval or post medieval origin however an earlier Iron Age or Roman origin is possible. The features cover an area of 1.6 ha; they 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 earthworks on lidar imagery under trees within Combe Plantation to the east of King Edward's Drive, Milton Abbas. The boundaries are of uncertain date, they may be of medieval or post medieval origin however an earlier Iron Age or Roman origin is possible. The features cover an area of 1.6 ha; they 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)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8050 0275 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2026 6:34PM
