Monument record MWX542 - Medieval strip lynchets, Osmington
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Summary
Medieval strip lynchets covering an area of 1.0 ha approximately. They are particularly pronounced on the east-facing slopes of the wood north of Spring Bottom, where the terrace heights are up to 2.0m.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Scattered field banks and pronounced lynchets of Medieval type, under grass. (1,2) (Area SY 743823). Medieval strip lynchet system partly shown on plan (see SY78SW12), but not mentioned in text. (3) Strip lynchets centred at SY 74258235, covering an area of 1.0 ha approximately, are as described by Authority 1. They are particularly pronounced on the east-facing slopes of the wood north of Spring Bottom, where the terrace heights are up to 2.0m. Area outlined on 1:10 560. Record Sheet. (4)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO13372 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 4-Nov-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4443-4.
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 17-DEC-54.
- <2> SWX2473 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 4317-8.
- <3> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 183.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 10-JUL-80.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 74372 82156 (190m by 338m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 028 F
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 17
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Osmington 28
Record last edited
Dec 24 2021 10:47AM