Monument record MWX5242 - Field system, Portland
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Summary
A possible field system consisting of strip lynchets visible on a 1940s AP. The medieval or post medieval strip lynchets are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1968 and 2009.
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Full Description
A possible field system consisting of strip lynchets visible on a 1940s AP. (1)
The medieval or post medieval strip lynchets are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1968 and 2009. The lynchets are oriented north-south and measure approximately 240 m by 190 m. (2-3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Anon, 1940, 1940s APs, AP40_367000E_71000N.tif (Digital archive). SWX8819.
<2> Meridian Air Maps Ltd, 01-FEB-1968, MAL 68004/086-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13030.
<3> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 8210 8151 (28455m by 22612m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 15 2025 5:37PM
