Monument record MDO38657 - Medieval strip lynchets, Dodpen Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine
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Summary
Fragments of two possible terraces are visible are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the south west of Dodpen Farm. They are possibly the remians of medieval strip lynchets although an natural origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Fragments of two possible terraces are visible are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the south west of Dodpen Farm (1). They are possibly the remiais of medieval strip lynchets although an natural origin is possible. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. The features have since been levelled and are no longer visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14793 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RS 4205-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 35046 97400 (point) (35 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 11:32AM