Monument record MDO44422 - Lynchets, Melbury Abbas
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets on a north-west facing slope of Melbury Down.
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Full Description
ST 88851980 to ST 89322005. Extending for about 500.0 m over the steep north west facing slope of Melbury Down are four contour and cross-contour strip lynchets of probable medieval date. The well preserved turf-covered lynchets vary in height from 2.0 m on the higher slope to 6.0 m on the lower, and are of average 5.0 m in width. Scrub is now encroaching over the south west end of the system. When viewed from about 1 km to the north the 'swirling' nature of these lynchets is very impressive. Located during field investigation. Visible on OS air photographs. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8915 2000 (558m by 347m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Melbury Abbas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 42
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205977
Record last edited
Sep 21 2022 7:36PM