Monument record MDO50548 - Undated field boundaries, Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Fragments of banked field boundaries are visible as very low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west and south facing slopes to the east of Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas, The features are of uncertain date, they may be of medieval origin however an earlier Iron Age or Roman origin is possible. The features cover an area of 3.4 ha; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of banked field boundaries are visible as very low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west and south facing slopes to the east of Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas, The features are of uncertain date, they may be of medieval origin however an earlier Iron Age or Roman origin is possible. The features cover an area of 3.4 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8097 0004 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 16 2026 6:49PM
