Monument record MDO2991 - Medieval farmstead, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
A rectangular platform, low banks and trackways visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. Interpreted as a farmstead of probable medieval date.
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Full Description
The area centred at SY 39019611 has a number of low banks and trackways with a definite rectangular platform at SY 39049615. A short hollow-way leads to this platform from the south south east. In an almost decayed orchard on the west side there are traces of another level platform with a low surrounding bank.
The area of disturbance is fairly large and suggest a farm site. It may possibly have had a Medieval origin though the remains of an orchard may indicate comparatively recent desertion. The area is under pasture and no building remains are visible. <1>
A farmstead called "Stoke" is shown here on OS 2" drawing, surveyed 1806-7. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 03-NOV-58.
- <1.1> SDO16352 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4178.
- <2> SDO19074 Unpublished document: Houston, D P. Field Investigator's Comments: DPH. R1 DPH 26-MAY-79.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449742.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 3901 9611 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 127 022
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449742
Record last edited
Dec 17 2022 8:05AM
