The terraces that can be seen in the fields in this photo, also known as 'strip lynchets', are a result of ancient field systems.
It is believed that lynchets are formed when a hillside field is ploughed over a long period of time. The disturbed soil slips down the hillside, creating a ridge of earth.
These fields are located on the Dorset coast, at Winspit.
Added:
11th Feb 2007
Subjects:
Geography, History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
field fields farm farms farming coast sea dorset winspit worth matravers ancient celtic strip lynchet lynchets terrace terraced terracing hill hills hillside soil earth winspit
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