Monument record MDO1101 - Motte and bailey, East Chelborough
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Summary
Earthwork remains of a Motte and Bailey. Field investigation in 1971 stated that the site was in very poor condition. The motte was fairly flat up to 1.5 metres high on the north side and up to 4 metres high on the south side. The scarp which presumably represents the bailey averages 6 metres wide and is between 1 and 2 metres high.
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Full Description
This site appears to be the remains of a motte and bailey castle. The motte, at the W end, is about 6 feet high on the north and more on the south side. It is irregular in shape and measures 30 yards by 50 yards. There are no traces of a ditch but to the east are the scarps of an irregularly shaped bailey enclosing about 2 acres. Dampness at this site may have caused the removal to the ridge top site. <1-2>
This site is in very poor condition, the motte fairly flat 1.5m high on the north side and up to 4.0m high on the south side. The scarp which presumably represents the bailey averages 6.0m wide and is from 1.0m to 2.0m high. The break in the scarp at the north end is probably modern. 1:2500 survey revised. <4>
Sources/Archives (14)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West).
- <2> SDO18797 Aerial Photograph: St Joseph, J K. J K St Joseph AR 81-2.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 23-NOV-71.
- <5> SDO17943 Unpublished document: Lewis, C R. Field investigators comments CRL. 1987.
- <6> SDO14053 Article in serial: Corney, M. 1987. Ordnance Survey Map Revision, West Dorset.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 195689.
- <7> SDO15257 Serial: Council for British Archaeology. 1987. Council for British Archaeology Group 12: Newsletter, October 1987. 9-10.
- <8> SDO16392 Article in monograph: Lewis, C. 1989. Paired Mottes in East Chelborough, Dorset.
- <9> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF0888771 RCHME: East Chelborough, Dorset.
- <10> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 888773 East Chelborough mottes and baileys/ink survey.
- <11> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 888870 East Chelborough mottes and baileys/pencil survey.
- <12> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 932919 East Chelborough - a paired motte site in Dorset.
- <13> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 195689.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 5535 0549 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NE |
| Civil Parish | East Chelborough; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 042 003
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NE 8
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 195689
Record last edited
Nov 15 2022 6:26PM