Monument record MDO29208 - Fragments of medieval strip fields, Dancing Ledge, Langton Matravers
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Summary
Parallel linear banks are visible as low earthworks on lidar on the cliff-top above Dancing Ledge. They are considered likely to be fragments of a medieval strip field system although an earlier origin cannot be ruled out.
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Full Description
Parallel linear banks are visible as low earthworks on lidar on the cliff-top above Dancing Ledge (1-2). They are considered likely to be fragments of a medieval strip field system although an earlier origin cannot be ruled out. They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 23-MAR-2008, Lidar (Photograph). SDO12878.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9986 7702 (250m by 296m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2013 9:59AM
