Monument record MDO3570 - Shrunken medieval settlement of Littleton, Blandford St Mary
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Summary
The remains of the medieval settlement of Littleton. Earthworks covering around 12 acres and comprising at least fifteen closes bounded by banks and scarps up to six feet high, set along two parallel hollow ways running south-west to north-east. Rectangular platforms measuring around 20 feet by 30 feet can be seen in some closes, and may be house platforms. A series of parallel cultivation marks associated with the medieval settlement are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
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Full Description
A series of parallel cultivation marks associated with the medieval settlement of Littleton are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery <3> and were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 45.
- <2> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 496.
- <3> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 896 048 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford St Mary; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 004 025
Record last edited
Feb 21 2023 6:11PM
