Monument record MDO1745 - Lynchets north west of Nether Compton village
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Summary
Six terraces recorded by Royal Commission
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lynchets, on a north-west slope about 1/2 a mile north-east of the church (ST 59831724). There are six terraces. <2>
In the orchard there are a series of parallel but weak strip lynchets and in the field to the north-east there are only weak and vague traces of strip lynchets. In the field to the south-east there are two strong and parallel strip lynchets set on a steep hillside. <3>
On the west facing scarp, east of the village (of Nether Compton) there are several discontinuous strip lynchets extending over 1300 yds. At the foot of the slope there are vestiges of broad rig and furrow enclosures under plough and pasture, including 6 short strip lynchets. <4>
The only well defined lynchets noted in this area, were a series of low pasture covered lynchets up to 1.5m high centred at ST 60191780. Vestigial traces of lyncheting occur over the whole area, as described by authorities <3> and <4>. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SDO17481 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2140-1.
- <1> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". May 1954.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 102.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 06-JUL-55.
- <4> SDO17382 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. RCHM Ms File (unpublished revision of Dorset 1). No 16 24.9.6.
- <5> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 18-AUG-77.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199393.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 605 180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Nether Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 079 015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199393
Record last edited
May 20 2022 3:56PM