Monument record MDO1889 - Deserted medieval settlement of North Louvard, Piddlehinton
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Summary
The remains of the deserted medieval settlement of North Louvard, situated on the northern terrace of the River Piddle.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The settlement remains of North Louvard, cover an area of approximately 2.75 ha., and are generally as described by RCHM (1) The closes and eight building platforms are set beside a hollow-way pursuing a sinuous north-west to south-east course. The whole remains are in a fair state of preservation.Surveyed at 1:2500 on M.S.D. <2>
A series of earthworks lying south-west of the settlement remains, are believed to represent an area of water meadow. The date is uncertain but it is likely to post-date the medieval settlement. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. [Mapped feature: #636568 ]
- <2> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 08-JAN-81.
- <3> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 497.
- <4> SWX2721 Scheduling record: DCMS. 2000. Scheduled Monument Notification 2000. 24-Nov-00.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454807.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 726 958 (248m by 307m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NW |
| Civil Parish | Piddlehinton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 087 013
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NW 49
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454807
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Piddlehinton 13
Record last edited
Jul 31 2023 4:56PM
