Monument record MDO1103 - Possible DMV Of Lewcombe, East Chelborough
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Summary
Lewcombe is listed as a deserted medieval village, no visible evidence recorded.
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Full Description
Lewcombe, centred at ST 559075, is listed as a deserted medieval village. The parish church of St James, Lewcombe, is an isolated 16th century church, rebuilt in the 18th century, on the site of a 12th century church. Lewcombe Farmhouse (ST 55900754) is early 18th century and Lewcombe Manor (ST 55800738), also known as Lewcombe House, is mid-19th century. No visible evidence of any earthworks, which could be associated with a depopulated or deserted village, was found during field work. (1-4)
No change to previous field report of 22 2 55. (5)
If village site lay south of church then it has been destroyed by Lewcombe House and its extensive gardens. Area north of church is boggy waste ground. (6)
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 195650.
- <1> SDO17358 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1950. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Beaminster Rural District 1950.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 16.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ.
- <4> SWX1568 Monograph: Beresford, M, and Hurst, J G. 1971. Deserted Medieval Villages.
- <5> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB.
- <6> SDO16335 Unpublished document: Field Investigators Comments MCC.
- <7> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 492.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 559 075 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NE |
| Civil Parish | East Chelborough; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 042 009
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NE 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 195650
Record last edited
Mar 10 2022 9:38AM