Monument record MDO40032 - Downtons Farm, Northbrook, Puddletown
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Summary
Wall footings and a cobbled floor excavated in 1996 in advance of construction of the A35 Tolpuddle to Puddletown Bypass. Identified as the two westernmost buildings of Downton Farm. Documentary research traced the farm back to the 17th century, and it is thought likely to be of late medieval origin. The rest of the farmstead is covered by the embankment of the bypass.
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Full Description
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO14196 Unpublished document: Frank Graham Consulting Engineers Ltd. 1991. A35 Tolpuddle - Puddletown Bypass Archaeology Study - Phase 1 Final Report -May 1991.
- <2> SDO14197 Unpublished document: Frank Graham Consulting Engineers Ltd. 1991. A35(T) Tolpuddle - Puddletown Bypass Archaeological Study - Phase 2 Final Report, June 1991.
- <3> SDO13965 Monograph: Hearne, Carrie M, and Birbeck, Vaughan. 1999. A35 Tolpuddle to Puddletown Bypass DBFO, Dorset, 1996-8. Incorporating excavations at Tolpuddle Ball 1993.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7549 9490 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Puddletown; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 21 2018 12:28PM
