Monument record MDO29685 - Medieval/post medieval strip lynchets, Southwell, Portland
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Summary
An area of strip lynchets is visible as earthworks on the 2nd edition OS map and aerial photographs of the 1940s in Southwell, Portland. The area has now largely been built over.
Map
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Full Description
An area of strip lynchets is visible as earthworks on the 2nd edition OS map and aerial photographs of the 1940s in Southwell, Portland. The area has now largely been built over. The lynchets are oriented north west-south east and cover an area measuring approximately 540 m by 480 m. (1-2) An area of extant lynchets is located to the west (see MWX5242) and in the south eastern corner of the system (see MDO29686). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6822 7011 (721m by 487m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 7 2015 3:42PM