Monument record MDO72 - Medieval open field system, Rake Bottom, Alton Pancras
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Summary
Approximately 45 acres of strip lynchets in end-on and interlocking furlongs. Remains of the open field system of Alton Pancras.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
To the west of Alton Pancras village, on both sides of Rake Bottom, around ST 690022 ("B"), are some 45 acres of strip lynchets arranged in end-on and interlocking furlongs. On the west they run into an area of 'Celtic' fields (ST 60 SE 51). <1>
'A'. An area of medieval strip lynchets, partly superimposed on an IA/RB field system. 'B' The lynchets centred at ST 694025, are from 0.5m to 1.5m high and under grass. 'C' Regularly spaced strip lynchets, centred at ST 699021 and aligned east-west, averaging 1.0m high and under grass. <2>
No change. Generally poor, reduced by ploughing. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 3-4.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-FEB-55.
- <2.1> SDO18834 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 4369-70.
- <3> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 15-JUL-77.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199062.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: Medieval field system at Burnt House Bottom, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO73)
- Parent of: Medieval open field system east of Barcombe Farm, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO75)
- Parent of: Medieval open field system, Watcombe Bottom, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO74)
- Parent of: Open field system in Holcombe Bottom, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO77)
- Parent of: Open field system on the south side of Church Hill, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO44871)
- Parent of: Open field system on the south side of Church Hill, Alton Pancras (Monument) (MDO76)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 690 022 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 003 015 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 50
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199062
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Alton Pancras 15
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 2:02PM