Monument record MDO50929 - Medieval lynchets, Stafford's Green, Sandford Orcas
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Summary
Medieval lynchets to the west of Stafford's Green, Sandford Orcas, are visible as earthworks on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The lynchets are located on the slopes either side of a small valley and are respected by, or perhaps form part of, historic trackways leading from Sandfor Orcas. The lynchets on the southern slope are particularly pronounced and might form part of a deep hollow way.
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Full Description
Medieval lynchets to the west of Stafford's Green, Sandford Orcas, are visible as earthworks on Google Earth and lidar imagery. The lynchets are located on the slopes either side of a small valley and are respected by, or perhaps form part of, historic trackways leading from Sandfor Orcas. The lynchets on the southern slope are particularly pronounced and might form part of a deep hollow way. (EA 2022; GE 2014)
Google Earth, 2014, Google Earth 2014 (Aerial Photograph). SDO15450.
Environment Agency, 2022, LiDAR Composite Viewer - Digital Terrain Model 1m (Aerial Photograph). SDO21777.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6286 2138 (371m by 264m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST62SW |
| Civil Parish | Sandford Orcas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 11 2026 11:47AM
