Monument record MDO50550 - Medieval strip lynchets, Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Parallel banked features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running parallel with the contours of the west facing slopes above Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas. The features are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets; they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Parallel banked features are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery running parallel with the contours of the west facing slopes above Hewish Farm, Milton Abbas. The features are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets; 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 8068 0013 (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 7:07PM
