Monument record MDO30104 - Moated site at Parritts Platt (unlocated), Shaftesbury

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Summary

A (dry) moated enclosure, with signs of internal buildings, has been discovered at a field called Parritts Platt in Shaftesbury. This field has not been located.

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Full Description

"A small gusset" containing a very heavily moated (dry) enclosure, about 100 x 80 yds, with signs of internal buildings, has been discovered at a field called Parritts Platt (not located) in Shaftesbury (ST 8623). The field name undoubtedly derives from a family name. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: 1955. Somerset & Doset Notes & Queries 27 (SDNQ 27). 20 (N Teulon Porter).
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 82 SE 60.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206562.

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Location

Grid reference ST 86 23 (point)
Map sheet ST82SE
Civil Parish Shaftesbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 60
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206562

Record last edited

Dec 23 2022 1:47PM

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