Monument record MDO43346 - Medieval settlement, North Wootton
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Summary
Earthworks adjacent to the site of the old parish church. Possible medieval settlement remains.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 656 148. North Wootton. DMV sited to North Wootton from OS 10000 1983) North Wootton, probable site of DMV The Old Church (ST 61 SE 1) of North Wootton, of which only the West tower remains, stands some 400 yards North of its modern replacement, and settlement remains are visible around it. <1>
Scarps and banks forming scattered square and rectangular platforms and enclosures are visible in the grass covered fields to the north west and south of the church centred ST 65481482. These suggest probable Medieval desertion. The area faces south with an adequate water supply. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1569 Monograph: Good, R. 1979. Lost Villages of Dorset. 67.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 09-Jul-1955.
- <2.1> SDO17515 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-47. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 4147-8.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887730.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6555 1478 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SE |
| Civil Parish | North Wootton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887730
Record last edited
Jan 24 2022 9:34AM