Monument record MDO3356 - Strip Lynchets beside Portesham Road, Winterborne Steepleton
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Summary
Well preserved earthworks of a medieval field system with strip lynchets covering an area of about 28 acres. The earthworks survive to a height of 2.5 metres.
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Full Description
Pronounced grass covered Medieval strip lynchets, regularly spaced and parallel, and from 1.0m to 2.5m high. <1>
A series of strip lynchets (SY 615896-SY 621901) covers 28 acres on the east side of the Portesham road valley. Treads vary in width from 2 yards to 60 yards. <3>
Lynchets visible on air photographs as described above, and also at SY 618902, as published on OS 6" 1963. SY 61488955 to SY 62139010. An outstanding example of contour-following Medieval-type strip lynchets, dimensions as noted by Auths 2 and 3. Extremely well-preserved, under permanent pasture. Published Survey (1:2500) correct. <4>
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 25-MAR-55.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 396-7.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 28-MAR-80.
- <4.1> SDO11872 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5093-5.
- <5> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <6> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BB72/03996.
- <7> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. CC72/01467.
- <8> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BB72/03996.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452528.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6186 8987 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NW |
| Civil Parish | Winterbourne Steepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 133 012 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SW 84
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452528
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Winterbourne Steepleton 12 b
Record last edited
May 17 2023 3:45PM