Monument record MDO49798 - Medieval deserted settlement, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne
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Summary
A series of earthworks are visible on lidar imagery to the north of Lyscombe Farm. They are considered likely to be paddock enclosures associated with a deserted medieval or later settlement. Fragments of boundaries and a trackway are also located to the south of the farm along with a possible unit of ridge and furrow. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A series of earthworks are visible on lidar imagery to the north of Lyscombe Farm. They are considered likely to be paddock enclosures associated with a deserted medieval or later settlement. Fragments of boundaries and a trackway are also located to the south of the farm along with a possible unit of ridge and furrow. The features 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 7362 0107 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 4 2025 12:07PM
