Monument record MDO2627 - Lynchets, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs where they can be seen following the contour of the south and west facing slopes of The Crofts Down, Sydling St Nicholas. The features are probably medieval lynchets and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
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Full Description
'd(37) LYNCHETS, 200 to 300 yards E. of Up Sydling, form terraces on a S.W. slope.' (1)
Parallel linear banks are visible as earthworks on 1940s aerial photographs where they can be seen following the contour of the south and west facing slopes of The Crofts Down, Sydling St Nicholas (2). The features are probably medieval lynchets and were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
The features are still visible on Google Earth imagery.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 631 014 (point) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 110 037
Record last edited
Feb 24 2021 9:56AM
