Monument record MDO43781 - Lynchets, Adber, Trent
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Summary
Substantial medieval strip lynchets on the north side of Rowbarrow Hill, which are an extension of the nearby field system between the hamlet of Adber and Rowbarrow Farm.
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Full Description
At ST 595205, on the North side of Rowbarrow Hill, are at least 14 strip lynchets 340 ft. to 400 ft. long, aligned E-W with 20ft. to 40 ft. treads. They are an extension of the nearby broading which lies between the hamlet of Adber and Rowbarrow Farm, occupying at least 8 acres. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- ---XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 196469. [Mapped feature: #632997 ]
- <1> SWX1659 Unpublished document: RCHM Unpublished Revision Dorset 1 - West Undated. 38c.
- <1.1> SDO18012 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1140.
- <2> SDO17367 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/088 RCHME Inventory: Dorset I (West) and Revision.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5960 2053 (314m by 276m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST52SE |
| Civil Parish | Trent; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 52 SE 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 196469
Record last edited
Jul 29 2022 9:55AM