Monument record MDO29218 - Fragments of a medieval strip field system, Worth Matravers
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Summary
Five parallel linear banks are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of the Coastguard Cottages, Worth Matravers. They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval strip field system.
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Full Description
Five parallel linear banks are visible as low earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of the Coastguard Cottages, Worth Matravers (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of a medieval strip field system. The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12900 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 21-FEB-2000. NMR SY9676/20 (NMR 18702/36).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9691 7700 (173m by 264m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2013 10:09AM