Monument record MDO4154 - Strip lynchets and ridge and furrow, north of Harpitt's Lane, Kington Magna
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Summary
Medieval field system in the form of earthwork terraces known as strip lynchets, with ridge and furrow on the valley floor.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST77702385. Possibly of C13th date these lynchets partially across the North-West facing slope of a valley with 9 or 10 lynchets, the upper part of which, Lyrshy Close, is very steep with risers up to 3.0m. Ridge and furrow occupies the valley floor, the whole system being 275m long. <1>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1986, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985, 23-46 (Serial). SDO85.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 888760 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7773 2388 (872m by 649m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Kington Magna; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 031 041 D
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888760
Record last edited
Feb 11 2022 4:35PM
