Monument record MDO42963 - Probable medieval field boundaries, settlement, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Linear banked features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and on current Lidar imagery on the west side of Sydling St Nicholas. The features may be historic field boundaries, possibly delineating tofts and property boundaries associated with an area of shrunken medieval settlement. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Linear banked features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and on current Lidar imagery on the west side of Sydling St Nicholas (1, 2). The features may be historic field boundaries, possibly delineating tofts and property boundaries associated with an area of shrunken medieval settlement. Some of the features are recorded on the OS 1st Edition map and may be later in origin (3). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Upper Frome AIM project.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6288 9908 (point) (17 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 27 2020 12:29PM
