Monument record MDO4902 - Field System, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
Medieval field system in the form of earthwork terraces known as strip lynchets. Fragmentary and much reduced by ploughing.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Centred ST 919 135: Indistinct traces of contour strip lynchets north west of Gunville at ST 920133. More extensive traces of contour strip lynchets on the south of Stubhampton at ST 917 136 have recently been ploughed down. <1-2>
Due to ploughing in the areas noted by the RCHM <1> the only visible trace of lynchets are very slight undulations along the valley side. Poorly defined on OS air photographs. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 95.
- <2> SDO19172 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. RAF/CPE/UK/2038 3090-29.
- <3> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 27-JAN-78.
- <3.1> SDO19173 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 75/371 051-052.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210251.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 920 133 (393m by 250m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 029 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210251
Record last edited
Jan 6 2023 4:06PM
