Monument record MDO50200 - Medieval strip lynchets and trackway, Coombe Farm, Hilton
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Summary
Parallel banked field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep west facing slopes to the east and south of Coombe Farm, Hilton. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets although an earlier prehistoric origin is possible, and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Parallel banked field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the steep west facing slopes to the east and south of Coombe farm, Hilton. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets although an earlier prehistoric origin is possible, 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7775 0255 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 5:13PM
