Monument record MDO741 - Lynchet, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets, in places overlying a prehistoric field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small area, centred at ST 67550145, of closely spaced medieval strip lynchets from 0.5m to 3.0m high, under grass. This system impinges upon an Iron Age/Romano-British system to the east (ST 60 SE 44). <1>
The site remains as described by authority 1; it is currently under pasture. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ.
- <1.1> SDO18833 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2374-5.
- <2> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199041.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 675 015 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 046
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 45
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199041
Record last edited
Nov 18 2022 12:46PM