Monument record MDO1526 - Medieval strip lynchets, Litton Cheney
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Summary
Medieval field system comprising strip lynchets and terraces surviving as earthworks. Centred at SY 55619110 the terraces run in a north-south direction, with another set at right angles in an east-west direction in the northern half of the area. The terraces average 7metres in width and 2 metres in height. At SY 5588 9111 is a series of north-south terraces, from 0.5 metres to 3.5 metres in height, but of varying widths.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Field Systems[STRIP LYNCHETS]:- Taken from Air photos in Jany-March 1949. By R.J.C Atkinson. <1>
Strip lynchets: eight well preserved terraces on an E. slope, with a further six terraces at right angles to them.
In LONG BREDY parish some lynchets form an angle with the contours, with terraces 7 to 15 yards wide. <2>
Two areas of pronounced strip lynchets and terraces, both grass covered.
A: the terraces, run in a N-S. direction, with other set at right angles in an E-W direction in the N. half of the area. The terraces average 7.0m. Wide and 2.0m. High. (Centred at SY 55619110. JWS)
B. A series of N-S. terraces, from 0.5m to 3.5m. High, but of varying widths. Parts of these field systems are visible on A.P. CPE/UK/2431/3150-51 (Centred at SY 5588 9111. JWS). <3>
Medieval field system comprising medieval lynchets and terraces, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs <4-5>.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 43.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 29-APR-55.
- <4> SDO11103 Aerial Photograph: 06-OCT-2000. NMR SY5590/5-6 (18962/18-19).
- <5> SDO11102 Aerial Photograph: 02-APR-1969. NMR OS/69053 010-11.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451027.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 557 910 (563m by 772m) (816 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | Litton Cheney; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Long Bredy; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 066 019
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451027
Record last edited
May 4 2023 10:48AM