Monument record MDO4806 - Medieval field system, Stourpaine
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Summary
Strip lynchets, the remains of a medieval field system.
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Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Strip lynchets occur on the south side of a dry valley, around ST 875098. In 1841 they lay beyond the limits of the open fields within an area of common pasture. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. 262-263.
- <2> SDO17715 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1975 4015-6.
- <3> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 80 NE 110.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205542.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 875 098 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Stourpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 052 010 E
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 110
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205542
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Stourpaine 10
Record last edited
Feb 25 2022 3:15PM