Monument record MDO1242 - Deserted medieval village, Holnest
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Summary
Earthworks on both sides of the modern north-south road are thought to be a deserted medieval settlement.
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Full Description
Holnest. A tithing, chapelry, manor and hamlet which formerly belonged to the Bishopric of Sarum but passed to the family of Fitzjames of Leweston. In 1738 the manor, including the common, consisted of 73 tenements. By 1861 there were only 29 houses. <1>
Centred at ST 65600999. Very low scarps, banks, small platforms and enclosures are visible on both sides of the modern north-south road. The area is under grass, and drainage attempts have defaced the earthworks so that they are not sufficiently defined to give the village shape or form. Traces of depopulation are mostly visible to the north of the church which was enlarged in the 15th century, suggesting a larger population. It is clear that the depopulation took place in the late 18th and 19th centuries. <2>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 127-8.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 23-SEP-55.
- <2.1> SDO17408 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1195-6.
- <3> SWX1568 Monograph: Beresford, M, and Hurst, J G. 1971. Deserted Medieval Villages.
- <4> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 27-OCT-77.
- <5> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 508.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 198750.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 656 098 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60NE |
| Civil Parish | Holnest; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 055 009
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 NE 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 198750
Record last edited
Dec 23 2021 10:17AM
