Monument record MDO22019 - Askerswell, field system, shrunken village
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Summary
Field boundaries, cultivation marks and possible settlement features, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
SY528928. Shrunken village remains on the West side of Askerswell village cover 5 acres; there are small close banks, a track and remains of at least one structure. <1>
Field boundaries, cultivation marks and possible settlement features of medieval or post medieval date, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Hembury Road, Askerswell. <2-4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO19798 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Askerswell file).
- <2> SDO11456 Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 227-8.
- <3> SDO11453 Aerial Photograph: 21-APR-2006. D0060476.
- <4> SDO11391 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3155-6.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884642.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5254 9281 (542m by 484m) (39 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Askerswell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 71
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884642
Record last edited
May 2 2023 4:13PM