Monument record MDO8055 - Medieval field system, Tyneham
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Summary
A medieval field system in the form of earthwork terraces, known as strip lynchets.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The lynchets have been ploughed and are generally in poor condition. The majority are traceable only in a low light. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 303.
- <2> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 140.
- <3> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F1 NJA 27-AUG-81.
- <4> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 883380.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455447.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 8815 8057 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 009 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455447
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tyneham 9a
Record last edited
Oct 22 2023 9:14AM
