Monument record MDO37734 - Medieval strip lynchets, Vere Cross, Netherbury
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Summary
Three parallel scarps are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south west of Vere Cross. They run along the contour and are considered to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
Three parallel scarps are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south west of Vere Cross (1). They run along the contour and are considered to be the remains of medieval strip lynchets. The features were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP. The features are no longer visible on recent Google Earth imagery being under trees.
<1> Royal Air Force, 11-NOV-1971, RAF RAF/39/3829 0225-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14402.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14402 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-NOV-1971. RAF RAF/39/3829 0225-6.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 47656 98726 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2019 2:45PM
