Monument record MDO74 - Medieval open field system, Watcombe Bottom, Alton Pancras
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<1> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2, 3-4 (Monograph). SDO136.
'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. ..In the extreme E. of the parish running N.W.-S.E. across Watcombe Bottom (713030) is a massive riser, up to 15 ft. high, which perhaps represents former strip cultivation. There are other strip fields immediately to the N.W. on Watcombe Plain, where they overlie 'Celtic' fields (Group (42), p. 327).'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 3-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 713 030 (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 C
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Alton Pancras 15
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 2:02PM
