Monument record MDO27854 - Gillingham Forest deer park
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Summary
Medieval deer park in use from some time before 1228 until 1628 when Gillingham Forest was officially disafforested by King James. The boundaries of the deer park are still marked by an earthwork bank and ditches for large parts of its circumference.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO65 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1966. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 223-227.
- <2> SDO11442 Unpublished document: Valentin, J. 1999. An archaeological evaluation of a proposed development on land at Park Farm, Gillingham, Dorset: Area 1 (ST 820 258) and Area 2 (ST 821 255).
- <3> SDO15369 Unpublished document: Sworn, S. 2016. Aldi Site, Park Farm, Gillingham, Dorset. Archaeological Watching Brief.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8272 2596 (2273m by 2412m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Motcombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 099
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Gillingham 99
Record last edited
Oct 20 2020 11:27AM