Monument record MWX3399 - Lawn shed earthworks, land off Reap Lane, Southwell, Portland
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Summary
Traces of a number of lawn sheds visible as earthworks associated with former arable cultivation of site
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Lawn shed earthworks cut by evaluation trenches. Lawn sheds vary from 1.25 to 1.5m wide, are about 0.2m high and composed entirely of soil
Site lies within medieval open field system of Portland in what was known as the 'Great West Field'. The lack of any structure or other difference to the surrounding plough soils in lawn sheds confirms that these earthworks were baulks left to separate the strips or 'lawns' (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SWX8562 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset; Archaeological Evaluation, Interim Statement.
- <2> SWX8577 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1999. Land Off Reap Lane, Sweethill, Southwell, Portland, Dorset: Archaeological Evaluation.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 682 702 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 263
Record last edited
Oct 4 2007 10:31AM