Monument record MDO29109 - Medieval or post medieval field system, west of Tilly Whim Caves, Swanage

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Medieval or post medieval system strip lynchets are visible on recent lidar imagery to the west of Tilly Whim Caves, Durlston.

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Medieval or post medieval system strip lynchets are visible on recent lidar imagery to the west of Tilly Whim Caves, Durlston. The earthworks consist of an area of curving ridges oriented approximately east-west, visible over an area measuring 175 m by 105 m. (1-2) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0277SE.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0377SW.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 0308 7707 (178m by 107m) (15 map features)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2015 2:54PM

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