Monument record MDO2456 - Lynchets, South Perrott
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Summary
Earthwork terraces known as strip lynchets. The remains of a medieval field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lynchets on a SE slope, 750 yards NW of the church, consist of three terraces extending for some 200 yards. <1>
Lynchets as described above, centred at ST 46930730. They are of medieval type, grass covered and pronounced. <2>
Pronounced contour lynchets visible on air photographs from ST 470220745 to ST 46720710. They may have originally extended to Lecher Bridge, ST 46650690. <3>
Strip lynchets immediately North of South Perrott Villag, at ST 471071. and on either side of the R> Parrett. East of the river is a flight of 4 small lynchets 100 yards long with 15 feet treads, while West of the river are 4 lynchets 270 yards long wiht 10 yard treads. (1)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 178.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 23-MAY-55.
- <3> SDO17569 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 4067-7.
- <4> SDO18779 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (South Perrott file).
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 883247.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 192869.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 4680 0717 (387m by 574m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40NE |
| Civil Parish | South Perrott; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 103 027
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 NE 17
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 NE 9
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 192869
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883247
Record last edited
Nov 14 2022 9:49AM