Monument record MDO49713 - Medieval strip lynchets, Fetchum Wood, Piddletrenthide
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Summary
A series of parallel linear banks is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the north east of Fetchum Wood, Piddletrenthide. The features cover an area of 1.6 hectares and may be the remains of medieval strip lynchest, they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of parallel linear banks is visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the north east of Fetchum Wood, Piddletrenthide. The features cover an area of 1.6 hectares and may be the remains of medieval strip lynchest, they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 2023)
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7131 0263 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Piddletrenthide; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 29 2025 7:08PM
