Monument record MDO4106 - Strip lynchets north east of Everley Farm, Iwerne Stepleton
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Summary
Traces of two strip lynchets, part of the medieval open field system of the parish, and recorded as being visible as faint earthworks.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Traces of 'Celtic' fields are visible north of Everley Coppice around ST 872 118 and north east of Everley Farm (ST 871 118) are faint traces of two medieval strip lynchets.
No distinct traces on RAF air photographs. <1-3>
Note: MDO4106 only represents the strip lynchet part of UID 206200. The Celtic fields element of UID 206200 is represented by MDO4111.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO18569 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-Apr-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2038 4229-30.
- <2> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 135, No 5.
- <3> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 342.
- <4> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 81 SE 24.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206200.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 870 118 (426m by 279m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Stepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 030 005 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 63
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206200
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Stepleton 5
Record last edited
Sep 29 2022 9:05AM