Monument record MDO39026 - Possible medieval strip lynchets , Stoke Knapp Farm, Stoke Abbott
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Summary
A series of curvilinear earthworks to the southwest of Stoke Knapp Farm, Stoke Abbott, are visible on aerial photographs of the 1970s. These may represent medieval strip lynchets, although a natural or agricultural origin is also possible. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A series of curvilinear earthworks to the southwest of Stoke Knapp Farm, Stoke Abbott, are visible on aerial photographs of the 1970s (1). These appear to be cut by a post medieval trackway (MDO39025) and may represent medieval strip lynchets, although a natural or agricultural origin is also possible. The earthworks are still visible on the latest Google Earth imagery (2). The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 44306 01473 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Stoke Abbott; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 1:35PM