Monument record MDO1933 - Strip lynchet, Plush, Piddletrenthide: Medieval cultivation remains

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Summary

A block of contour strip lynchets in the form of well-preserved terraces. Part of the open field system around Plush, which was enclosed in 1825.

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'A' (Centred ST 711021) A well-preserved group of contour strip lynchets covers 16 acres. 'B' (Centred ST 714019) Slight remains of strip lynchets together with ridge and furrow. <1-2> 'C' (Centred ST 713024) A few pronounced strip lynchets under grass and in cleared coppice. <3-4> The lynchets at 'A', 'B' and 'C' remain as described. They vary in height between 0.5m and 2.0m. Poorly defined on OS air photographs <5.1>. <5>

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 219.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1975 1039-40.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-FEB-55.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB.
  • <5.1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 74/058/045.
  • <5.1> Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 74/058/044.
  • <6> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202018.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 711 020 (164m by 186m)
Map sheet ST70SW
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 J
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 24
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202018
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Piddletrenthide 40

Record last edited

Jan 20 2022 1:30PM

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