Monument record MDO4286 - Medieval settlement of Thornton, Marnhhull
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Summary
Fragmentary earthworks to the east of Thornton Farm mark the former village of Thornton. Documentary records suggest that the village was virtually deserted by 1606. A circular stone built into the gable of a nearby barn is reputed locally to be part of the font from the church.
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Full Description
Thornton Church was sometimes styled as a chantry and in 1534 was described as a free-chapel. At the time of the reformation the church was converted into a stable. This was pulled down at the beginning of the 19th century. <1>
Centred ST 80681805 The settlement remains cover about 6 ha either side of the track. The field to the north has been ploughed and the surviving remains are very amorphous. To the south of the track, a series of slight north to south scarps, up to 0.3m high, divide the area into closes, and are bounded on the south by a ditch and scarp, 0.6m high, which in parts forms a low bank. There are no discernible house platforms.
ST 80501802 A circular stone, reputedly part of the font of the church, is built into the inner face of a barn gable; it is partly rendered over.
Moat surveyed at 1:2500 on AO Model. <3>
Name board reads 'THORNTON FARM'. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO17392 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1870. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 4. Vol 4. 318-9.
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 160.
- <3> SWX3450 Unpublished document: Chaplin, C P. Various. Field Investigators Comments CC. F1 CC 31-JAN-78.
- <4> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F2 JWS 16-MAR-78.
- <5> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 461.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206008.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 80789 17953 (436m by 250m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NW |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 037 066
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NW 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206008
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Marnhull 66
Record last edited
Oct 11 2022 2:24PM