Monument record MDO3760 - Medieval strip lynchets north of Norton Wood, Durweston
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Summary
A block of contour strip lynchets, part of the medieval open field system of the parish. The date of enclosure of the open fields is not known, but it took place at some point between 1580 and the start of the 19th century. The lynchets were digitally plotted from lidar imagery during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project.
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Full Description
A block of contour strip lynchets, part of the medieval open field system of the parish. The date of enclosure of the open fields is not known, but it took place at some point between 1580 and the start of the 19th century. The lynchets were digitally plotted from lidar imagery during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM project [2].
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 849 091 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NW |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 013 012 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Durweston 12
Record last edited
Nov 8 2022 2:38PM
