Monument record MDO4107 - Strip lynchets in Stepleton Park, Iwerne Stepleton
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets visible as earthworks in the grounds of Stepleton House. The lynchets are widely spaced and have an average height of 1.2 metres. Visible as earthworks. Part of the medieval open field system of the parish.
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Full Description
(Centred at ST 866112) An area of parkland with widely spaced grass covered strip lynchets, averaging 1.2m high. These strip lynchets are parallel, and follow the natural contours. <1>
In Stepleton Park (ST 868115, 865115, and 865112), ten medieval contour strip lynchets are arranged in three-furlong blocks, up to 300 yds long. Also in the park (ST 863114) are faint traces of almost straight ridge-and-furrow. <2>
Note: The UID 206134 on the NRHE-to-HER database related to 3 distinct areas of strip lynchets and one area of ridge and furrow in the grounds of Stepleton House. On the HBSMR database they are represented by the strip lynchets MDO4107, MDO4108 and MDO4109 and the ridge and furrow MDO4110. Therefore the record MDO4107 only relates to a single block of lynchets.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 11-JAN-56.
- <2>XY 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. [Mapped feature: #342002 ]
- <3> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 81 SE 24.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206134.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8679 1152 (0m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Stepleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 030 005 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 24
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206134
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Stepleton 5
Record last edited
Sep 29 2022 9:49AM
