Monument record MDO49799 - Medieval field system, Lyscombe Farm, Cheselbourne
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along the contour of the steep west-facing hillslope to the east of Lyscombe Farm. They are considered likely to be strip lynchets of medieval date. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery running along the contour of the steep west-facing hillslope to the east of Lyscombe Farm. They are considered likely to be strip lynchets of medieval date. The features partially overlie the prehistoric field system described in MDO43356 and 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 7529 0073 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Cheselbourne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 4 2025 12:15PM
