Monument record MDO50556 - Medieval strip lynchets, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Fragments of medieval strip lynchets are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the west side of the valley running south of Milton Abbas village towards Hewish. The features cover an area of over 16 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of medieval strip lynchets are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the west side of the valley running south of Milton Abbas village towards Hewish. The features cover an area of over 16 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.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 8040 0075 (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 8:57PM
