Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel

Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel

England
List entry 1424711
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England
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History & significance

Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of terraced agricultural features created through medieval and post-medieval cultivation practices. The site preserves evidence of strip field systems typical of historic farming in north Devon, with the lynchets themselves representing the accumulation of soil created by centuries of ploughing along contour lines on sloping ground. These features demonstrate the intensive management of marginal agricultural land and reflect patterns of land use and settlement that characterised the medieval and early modern periods in this coastal region.

Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1424711. View the official record →

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What is Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel?

Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of terraced agricultural features created through medieval and post-medieval cultivation practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1424711.

Who is responsible for protecting Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel?

Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1424711.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle (4.4 km), Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton (5.1 km), Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm (6.9 km).

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