Monument record MDO2134 - Lynchets on Pitcher's Hill, West Milton, Powerstock
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Summary
Earthworks of Medieval field system comprising strip lynchets identified on the slopes of Pitcher's Hill. The lynchets centred at SY 50459610 are situated on a hillside falling to the north, are short, parallel and grass-covered. The lynchets centred at SY 50259575 are pronounced and comprise both short and long earthworks, running approximately parallel on a hillside falling to the west.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Field system plotted from air photographs. <1>
Lynchets, immediately S. of W. MILTON village on N, slopes of PITCHER'S HILL. The terraces are from 9 to 12 yards wide and extend for about 450 yards. <2>
Area A [Centred at SY 50459610] Area B [Centred at SY 50259575] Area A - mainly short and parallel grass covered strip lynchets. Fairly pronounced and situated on a hillside falling to the North.
Area B - A few long and several short approximately parallel strip lynchets on a hillside falling to the west. Pronounced and under grass. See AP CPE/UK/2475/3163. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 186.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 02-MAY-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450861.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SY 502 957 (579m by 825m) |
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Map sheet | SY59NW |
Civil Parish | Powerstock; Dorset |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 091 033
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NW 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450861
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Powerstock 33
Record last edited
Dec 26 2022 9:09AM