Monument record MDO6693 - Medieval strip lynchets on Osmington Hill, Weymouth
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Summary
A series of medieval strip lynchets on the western end of Osmington Hill, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY 712830. A series of Medieval type strip lynchets, up to 3.0m high, are situated on the slope of the western end of a ridge. <1>
A series of contour-type strip lynchets are well defined to the north of the field at SY 713830 but gradually become indistinct to the south of the field. A probable continuation of these lynchets appears on the south slope of Osmington Hill from SY 713826 to SY 723823 where clearly defined contour-types are visible, becoming indistinct towards the east. (Not mentioned by RCHM). <2>
A series of medieval strip lynchets on the western end of Osmington Hill, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. <3-4>. The features were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 03-AUG-54.
- <2> SWX2301 Unpublished document: Mead, Richard. Field Investigators Comments RPM. R1 RPM 12-JUN-1979.
- <2.1> SDO11765 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4449-50.
- <3> SDO11760 Aerial Photograph: 15-MAY-1996. NMR OS/96662 8910-11.
- <4> SDO11761 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4450-1.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454295.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 712 829 (165m by 348m) (13 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 472
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454295
Record last edited
Dec 16 2023 2:39PM