Monument record MDO21949 - Askerswell Down, strip lynchets
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets on the northern slopes of Askerwell Down.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lynchets, 1/2 mile E. of the church, are on a N. slope with regular terraces 9 to 10 yds wide with a fall of 5 to 10 ft. <1>
A: Centred at SY 53919242; B: Centred at SY 54389251, A: An area of pronounced grass covered Md strip lynchets, from 0.5m to 2.0m high, regulrly spaced, as described in T.I. B: Poorly defined and scattered strip lynchets which appear to make use of natural scarps in many instances the terraces being laid out between these scarps. The areas are well shown on AP CPE/UK/2431/3154. <2>
Medieval strip lynchets on the northern slopes of Askerwell Down. The features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery. <4-6>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 15.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 03-MAY-55.
- <3> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 65.
- <4> SDO11453 Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060476.
- <5> SDO11447 Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060480.
- <6> SDO11406 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3153-4.
- <7> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AO55/128/6.
- <8> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OS55/F128/8.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451499.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5405 9247 (1026m by 476m) (52 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Askerswell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 004 021
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451499
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Askerswell 21
Record last edited
Aug 24 2023 7:46PM