Monument record MDO3865 - Deserted settlement at Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham
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Summary
Settlement remains of Milton-on-Stour comprise at least four long closes.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 800283. Settlement remains of Milton-on-Stour lie 240 yds south west of the church and comprise at least four long closes 50 yds long and up to 40 yds wide, bounded by banks 1ft high. At the northern ends of the closes are small plots, almost square, with traces of scarped platforms. Excavations by the Gillingham History Society in 1965-6 revealed, in the westernmost plot, two courses of a well-built limestone rubble wall, 1 1/2ft. thick; associated pottery was of the 12th and 13th centuries. <1>
No distinct traces of settlement at grid reference ST 800283, but further west at ST 796285 there appears to be evidence of closes or rectangular enclosures, which may be associated with desertion. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 35.
- <2> SDO17589 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1924 3239-40.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202338.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 796 284 (255m by 247m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72NE |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 097
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 NE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202338
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Gillingham 97
Record last edited
Feb 8 2022 4:57PM