Monument record MDO43430 - Strip lynchets, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
A group of contour type medieval strip lynchets, part of the former open-field system of Melcombe Horsey.
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Full Description
ST 753016. A group of contour type strip lynchets, part of the former open-field system of Melcombe Horsey (ST 70 SW 38). <1-3>
ST 75250150. A well preserved, and visually striking flight of six contour following Medieval type strip lynchets, curve for about 150.0m. around the steep south facing side of a small spur. The grass covered terrace are between 6.0m. and 12.0m. wide with risers up to 3.5m. high. Clearly visible on OS air photographs <4.1-4.2>.
ST 75350160. to ST 75350180. Less well defined lynchets extend for 200.0m. northwards following the natural curve of the slope.
Best preserved lynchets depicted on 25" M.S.D. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 172.
- <2> SDO17638 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-47. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 4361-2.
- <3> SDO17662 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 22-JUN-2001. NMR ST 7501/ 3.
- <4> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F1 JWS 12-DEC-78.
- <4.2> SDO17663 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 74/058/187.
- <5> SDO17555 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 74/058/188.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201839.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7525 0158 (334m by 269m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201839
Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 9:26AM
