Monument record MDO1932 - Medieval strip lynchets, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
Earthworks of a medieval field system with strip lynchets.
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Full Description
Area centred SY 705 990. Strip lynchets. <1>
Small group of strip lynchets are visible on the ground in this area, and on AP CPE/UK/1974/3369. Although some have been almost ploughed out the majority are under pasture and average 1.0m high. They appear to be medieval. <2>
Extensive remains of contour strip lynchets, covering some 25 acres, exist in two groups on the west side of the River Piddle in both Middle and White Lackington Tithings (SY 705 992 - SY 705 988). In 1817 all these remains lay in an area of 'old enclosures'. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19490 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. RCHME Ms file.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 1954-12-07.
- <3> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 219.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454666. [Mapped feature: #636481 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 703 990 (692m by 852m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 088 040 H
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NW 8
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454666
Record last edited
Jul 21 2023 10:14AM