Monument record MDO43388 - Slaughtergate, Gillingham
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Summary
Slaughtergate is traditonally the site of a battle between the Danes and the Saxons.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Slaughter Gate: a spot traditionally associated with a battle between the Danes and Saxons. No earlier authority for its location can be found than the 1st edition OS 6" map which may derive its positioning from a fancied association with Longbury (ST 72 NE6). <2-3>
The name 'Slaughter Gate' remains in local usage (a); it applies to an area of pasture field centred around ST 7877 2724. The derivation of the name could not be accurately ascertained. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10243 Monograph: Warne, C. 1865. Dorsetshire: it’s Celtic, Roman, Saxon & Danish vestiges.
- <2> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500. (ST 78772724) Slaughter Gate (NR) (site of) (NAT).
- <3> SDO51 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1951. 73. 113.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 14-AUG-77.
- <4.1> SDO17610 Verbal communication: 1977. Rugby Club name board. 1.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202319.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7876 2723 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72NE |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 NE 7
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202319
Record last edited
Apr 10 2024 11:53AM