Monument record MDO46246 - Strip lynchets, Hammiton Hill, Shipton Gorge

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Summary

Remains of a Medieval field system comprising strip lynchets identified to the southwest of Hammiton Hill. At least five slight lynchets abut the parish boundary, the lower lynchets having largely been destroyed.

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SY508912. Strip Lynchets on Hammiton Hill facing S.W, covered by landslip material. At least 5 slight lynchets abut the parish boundry, the lower lynchets having largely been destroyed. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Shipton Gorge file).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884574. [Mapped feature: #635875 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 5078 9112 (332m by 252m)
Map sheet SY59SW
Civil Parish Shipton Gorge; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 60
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884574

Record last edited

May 3 2023 11:05AM

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