Monument record MDO42313 - Medieval strip fields, Wynford Eagle
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Summary
Parallel scarps and banks are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the south of St Lawrence's Church, Wynford Eagle. The features cover an area of 3 hectares and are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields associated with the medieval settlement. The features were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
SY 583959: Earthworks have been reported on the east side of Wynford Eagle (SY 582960 - SY 583959). Comprise several close banks, under grass and in good condition, covering over 12 acres. <1-2>
Parallel scarps and banks are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery <3> to the south of St Lawrence's Church, Wynford Eagle. The features cover an area of 3 hectares and are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields associated with the medieval settlement. The features were digitally plotted during the Upper Frome and Sydling Valley AIM project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO19872 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Wynford Eagle file).
- <2> SDO17945 Monograph: Medieval Settlement Research Group. 1986. Medieval Settlement Research Group Annual Report. 1. 24.
- <3> SDO16524 Photograph: Environment Agency. XX-XXX-2019. LIDAR Environment Agency Composite LAST RETURN.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884427.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5826 9589 (point) (156 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59NE |
| Civil Parish | Wynford Eagle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 NE 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884427
Record last edited
Jul 21 2023 5:08PM