Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStrip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs

Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs

England
List entry 1017862
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs is a set of medieval agricultural earthworks located in Wiltshire. The site comprises linear ridges and furrows characteristic of strip lynchets, terraced cultivation features created through repeated ploughing on sloping ground during the medieval period. These earthworks represent the landscape management practices of open-field agriculture, demonstrating how medieval communities organised their arable land across hillsides. The preservation of these features provides physical evidence of medieval land use patterns and agrarian economy in the region.

Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs?

Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs is a set of medieval agricultural earthworks located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017862.

Who is responsible for protecting Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs?

Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs 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 1017862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knook Castle hillfort and associated prehistoric and Romano-British landscape (8.7 km), Knook barrow, long barrow (8.9 km), Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow (8.9 km).

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