Monument record MDO1769 - Chapel of Ease, Mangerton, Netherbury
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Summary
Antiquarian John Hutchins noted that Mangerton was once two manors, one of them having a chapel of ease to Netherbury, the chapel being long since ruined. This location has been suggested as the site of the chapel, stones and traces of mortar having been found here. A field investigator for the Ordnance Survey visited in 1955 and could see no evidence of a building.
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Full Description
The hamlet of Mangerton was once two manors, on one of which was a chapel-of-ease to Netherbury. This chapel has long since been ruinated. <1>
According to Mr Marsh who had found stones and traces of mortar at the published position, there was supposed to have been a chapel here about 1400. The area is now grass-covered, and there was no trace of a building or of a building platform. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 114.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1931.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 30-APR-55.
- <3.1> SDO19052 Verbal communication: Marsh. Oral: Mr Marsh, Mangerton Mill House.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449988.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4893 9579 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 080 048
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 NE 30
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449988
Record last edited
Dec 15 2022 11:36AM
