Monument record MDO23315 - Boundary ditch, the Crown Hotel, East Borough, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
A ditch running parallel to East Borough, interpreted as a boundary ditch in a 'backland' area.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Behind the street frontage on The Square was a well of sixteenth-century date, and a series of open areas with a single-ditched boundary running parallel to East Borough. (1)
Excavations carried out in 1979 identified 12th century pits within the frontage of the Market Square and remains of 13th/14th century buildings dated to the 13th and 14th century. Three substantial boundary ditches, possibly delineating burgage plots, were also discovered. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SW 100
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 890413
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 4:43PM