Monument record MDO3440 - Wootton Fitzpaine Deer Park
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Summary
A medieval deer park at Wootton Fitzpaine is referred to in an inquisition of 1315. The park pale survives as a bank in places and encloses around 130 acres.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SY 375 950. The earliest reference to a park here is in an inquisition of 1315. The Park Pale, encompassing 130 acres survives in two places, at SZ 377 953 where it is 6 feet high and 18 feet wide and at SY 369 947 where it is 2-3 feet high and 13 feet wide. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17333 Unpublished document: Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Wootton Fitzpaine file).
- <2> SDO13206 Article in serial: Cantor, L M and Wilson, J D. 1963. The Medieval Deer-Parks of Dorset II; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
- <2> SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 150-152.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 859359.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 373 949 (1117m by 743m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 135 025
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 859359
Record last edited
Oct 20 2021 6:23PM