Monument record MDO75 - Medieval open field system east of Barcombe Farm, Alton Pancras
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<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 3-4 (Monograph). SDO146.
'(15) CULTIVATION REMAINS. The open fields of Alton Pancras still existed in 1724 (Survey of Manors of Alton Pancras, 1724, D.C.R.O.) but were all enclosed by 1741 (Court Book of Alton Pancras, 1741-1865,D.C.R.O.), presumably by agreement as there is no Parliamentary Act of Enclosure. Remains exist in three places. .. Nothing is known of the date of enclosure of the open fields of Barcombe but remains are found in a few places, E. of Barcombe Farm (705031) are slight remains of countour strip lynchets.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 3-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 705 031 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Alton Pancras; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 003 015 D
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Alton Pancras 15
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 2:02PM
