Monument record MDO1723 - Strip lynchets, Minterne Magna
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets in the form of earthwork terraces.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(Centred at ST 64680575) Terracing in field caused by medieval cultivation. <1>
Two small areas of grass with Medieval strip lynchets. 'A' Centred at ST 64770575. Three parallel terraces which follow the contours on a north slope. They are 6.0m to 10.0m wide 80.0 to 100.0m in length and the average height is 0.5m. <2>
The lynchets at 'A' have been much reduced and spread by ploughing and are in poor condition. Those at 'B' have been ploughed - out without trace. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX7265 Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 17-SEP-55.
- <3> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 27-OCT-77.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198844.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6480 0577 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60NW |
| Civil Parish | Minterne Magna; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 076 016
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 NW 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198844
Record last edited
Nov 25 2021 2:29PM