Monument record MDO46246 - Strip lynchets, Hammiton Hill, Shipton Gorge
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Summary
Remains of a Medieval field system comprising strip lynchets identified to the southwest of Hammiton Hill. At least five slight lynchets abut the parish boundary, the lower lynchets having largely been destroyed.
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Full Description
SY508912. Strip Lynchets on Hammiton Hill facing S.W, covered by landslip material. At least 5 slight lynchets abut the parish boundry, the lower lynchets having largely been destroyed. <1>
<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Shipton Gorge file) (Unpublished document). SDO19802.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 884574 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5078 9112 (332m by 252m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SW |
| Civil Parish | Shipton Gorge; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884574
Record last edited
May 3 2023 11:05AM
