Monument record MDO5174 - Strip lynchets, Turnworth
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Summary
A medieval field system in the form of earthwork terraces. Contour strip lynchets with risers up to 8 feet high. The remains of the open field system around the village, which was finally enclosed in 1805.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Centred ST 827070. A three-field system was in existence at Turnworth in the early 14th century, and strip lynchets of open fields which were still in existence in 1805 can be seen N, E, (see ST 80 NW 40) and SE of the village.
In 'Lower Field', SE of the village are the fragmentary remains of three contour strip lynchets with risers still standing up to 8ft high. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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. 291.
- <2> SDO17763 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4333-4.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205609.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 827 070 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NW |
| Civil Parish | Turnworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 065 006 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NW 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205609
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Turnworth 6
Record last edited
Mar 7 2022 8:43AM
