Monument record MDO22056 - Strip lynchets, Hammiton Hill, Shipton Gorge
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Summary
Earthworks of possible medieval lynchest on Hammiton Hill visible as substantial earthwork banks which can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme.
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Full Description
Possible strip lynchets of medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs at Hammiton Hill. The possibility that some of the terracing may be of geological origin cannot be ruled out. <1>
Earthworks of possible medieval lynchets on Hammiton Hill centred at SY 5106 9132 visible as substantial earthwork banks which can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme. Further lynchets have been recorded to the south-west. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5099 9134 (276m by 248m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Shipton Gorge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 92
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1622651
Record last edited
May 3 2023 11:48AM