Monument record MDO3771 - Deserted medieval settlement near Knighton House, Durweston
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Summary
An area of low earthworks situated to the south east of the present village was surveyed in 1997 in advance of being crossed by a Wessex Water pipeline. This revealed a series of small square and rectangular enclosures interpreted as fields and closes of medieval date, probably the remains of the village of Knighton. Pottery of 12th to 14th-century date was recovered during the work. A system of banked rectilinear features, probably associated with a shrunken medieval settlement are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of The Diary House, Church Road. The features were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
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Full Description
A system of banked rectilinear features, probably associated with a shrunken medieval settlement are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of The Diary House, Church Road 3]. The features cover an area of 4 hecares and continue northwards into MDO3770; they were digitally recorded during the Dorset Middle Stour AIM Project.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 12-DEC-55.
- <2> SDO14088 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 1997. Survey and Observations along a Water Pipeline at Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset.
- <3> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8616 0837 (253m by 436m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 013 016 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 10
Record last edited
Nov 24 2022 12:30PM