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Monument record MDR958 - Lynchets, Alsop-en-le-Dale Hall, Eaton and Alsop

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Lynchets are conspicuous at Alsop en le Dale by Cross Low. (1) At SK 160553 strip lynchets have been recorded. (2) Only a few random strips were seen on the steep, pasture hillside of the indicated area. The maximum vertical height was 1.1 metres. (3) Photographic record. (7) The lynchets have been plotted using an aerial photograph. (8)

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Article in serial: Young, W. 1928-1929. 'A note on lynchets in Derbyshire', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 50. p 99.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force (RAF). 1957. Aerial photograph: F.21 58/RAF/2315/0243-4, 22nd November, 1957. F.21 58/RAF/2315/0243-4.
  • <3> Personal Observation: F1 FRH 06-JUL-66.
  • <5> Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index: 0793. 0793. 0793.
  • <6> Personal Observation: Smith, K (PPJPB). 1987. Personal observations regarding lynchets at Alsop-en-le-Dale, 3rd December, 1987.
  • <7> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Slide Collection. 4808.1.
  • <8> Aerial Photograph: 1971. Fairey Surveys 1:12000. AP 16_171.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 160 553 (381m by 314m) (Centre)
Civil Parish EATON AND ALSOP, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • EDR845

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Record last edited

Jun 13 2019 2:16PM

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