Monument record MDO1755 - Lynchets south east of Nether Compton village
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Summary
Strip lynchets, part of a medieval field system.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two areas of strong, parallel, Medieval-type lynchets 'A' sited at ST 60521680 and 'B' centred at ST 60551717. <2>
At ST 606167, north of Stallen Farm, there are two strip lynchets facing north east 600 ft long with 40-50 ft wide treads. (3) RCHM Ms File (unpublished revision of Dorset 1) <3>
The Medieval lynchets remain as described and attain a height of 2.5m. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". May 1954.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 05-JUL-55.
- <2.1> SDO17481 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2140-1.
- <3> SDO17382 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. RCHM Ms File (unpublished revision of Dorset 1). No 16 24.9.76.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 19-AUG-77.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199372.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6050 1677 (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: 1 079 018 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199372
Record last edited
Jan 10 2022 6:23PM
