Monument record MDO3736 - Strip lynchets on north and north east slopes of Elbury Hill, Compton Abbas
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Summary
Earthwork remains of strip fields on the north and north east slopes of Elbury Hill formed part of the open fields of Compton Abbas. These fields were part of Hawkam Field.
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Full Description
A large grass covered natural mound with steep sides and a fairly level top. On the northern slopes of the mound is a well formed positive lynchet which is possibly medieval. It is 5.0m wide and has an average height of 2.0m. <2>
Well preserved cross-contour strip lynchets on the north and north east slopes of Elbury Hill (ST 863183); in the former open field called "Hawkam Field". <3-4>
No change since field report of 20 1 56. The lynchet is well defined on OS air photographs <5.1>. <5>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX1583 Map: Atkinson, R J C. 1949. spec 6 inch (RJCA 1.3.49).
- <2> SDO17870 Unpublished document: Edwards, D W. Various. Field Investigators Comments DWE. F1 DE 20-JAN-56.
- <3> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 14.
- <4> SDO17878 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-JUL-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1654 4324.
- <4.1> SDO17873 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-JUL-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1654 4325-6.
- <5> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 11-JAN-78.
- <5.4> SDO17879 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 6.6.75. OS 75/371 137.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205897.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8630 1831 (181m by 99m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 012 011 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205897
Record last edited
Mar 23 2022 9:37AM