Monument record MDO32648 - Deer park and warren, Fitzworth Heath, Corfe Castle

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A late 18th century deer park and early 19th century warren on Fitzworth Heath.

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Full Description

A deer park was briefly established on Fitzworth Point by John Calcraft in 1771 (1). The area was used in the early 19th century as a rabbit warren, and was shown on the OS 1st edn 1in map (2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Cox, P W, and Hearne, C M. 1991. Redeemed from the Heath: the Archaeology of the Wytch Farm Oilfield 1987-1990. 9.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1811. Ordnance Survey Map 1 1811.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9868 8555 (point)
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 22 2019 9:44AM

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