Monument record MDO4031 - Deserted medieval village of Ranston, Iwerne Courtney
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Summary
Earthwork remains of a medieval settlement recorded in the Domesday Book. The remains cover about 6 acres. It is not known when the village was deserted, but it seems to have been unoccupied by the late seventeenth century. A square enclosure in the centre of the settlement has been interpreted as the possible site of a chapel.
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Full Description
The area of Ranston Park known as 'Chapel Hayes' is traditionally the site of a chapel dating from about the 14th century. No documentary evidence could be found, but the earthwork at ST 86371199 is similar to other chapel sites examined. <3>
ST 86371199 The oval platform (published as Chapel (site of) (b)), within the central enclosure measures 21.0 m east to west by 11.0 m north to south and up to 0.6 m high. The surrounding enclosure is poorly defined and two further rectangular enclosures, whose purpose is unclear, can be distinguished to the west and north
east, as well as faint scarps and hollows. No further building platforms were identified. The causeway which crosses the east part of the site is a former carriageway, now disused. Survey (1:2500) revised on AO Model and CR paper copy. <6>
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SDO47 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1948. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1947. 69. 49.
- <2> SDO18364 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 18-JUL-54. RAF F21/58/1332 27-28.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 11-JAN-56.
- <3.1> SDO18365 Verbal communication: Baker, Sir Randolph. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Sir Randolph Baker, Ranston House, Shroton.
- <4> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <5> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 129, 131.
- <6> SWX3450 Unpublished document: Chaplin, C P. Various. Field Investigators Comments CC. F2 CC 11-JAN-78.
- <6.1> SDO10373 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map. 1963.
- <7> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 447.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206126.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 863 120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 028 016
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206126
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Courtney 16
Record last edited
Aug 24 2022 2:50PM