Monument record MDO2727 - Deserted medieval settlement, Tincleton
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Summary
One of the two original medieval settlements of Tincleton parish. The settlement is known to have existed in 1086 but had been abandoned by the seventeenth century.
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Full Description
There were two original settlements, Tincleton and Clyffe; the former was near the church and the latter lay about ΒΌ mile to the east, where Clyffe farm now stands; both settlements existed in 1086 (D.B.I. St. 78, 80). By 17th century the two centres had been abandoned in favour of the present scattered settlement plan. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 286.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 776 918 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Tincleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 114 008 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record
Record last edited
Jul 18 2022 3:47PM
