Monument record MDO43762 - Medieval settlement of Overcombe, Coombe Farm, Castleton
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Summary
Possible shrunken settlement now occupied by Coombe Farm, suggested to be the settlement of Overcombe. It had a chapel and is referred to as one of the six tithings of the parish of Sherborne. Earthworks of medieval strip lynchets are also present. Field investigations in 1977 found the earthworks surviving to a height of 2.5 metres and width of 20 metres. Medieval pottery has been found in the area.
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Full Description
In 1949-50 N Jee of Marston Magna discovered Romano-British and Medieval pottery on the surface of strip lynchets centred at ST 619183. <1>
ST 61831838. An area of fairly pronounced, parallel, grass covered contour following strip lynchets, the lowest one of which is extremely irregular. No surface finds. <2>
The area was under pasture when visited, and no finds were made. The Medieval type lynchets remain as described, averaging 2.5m high and 20.0m wide. <3>
Overcombe is represented today by Coombe Farm. According to Hutchins, it once had a chapel and is referred to as one of the 6 tithings of the parish of Sherborne. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 93.
- <1.1> SDO17986 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 3142-3.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 06-JUL-55.
- <3> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F2 GB 19-AUG-77.
- <4> SWX1569 Monograph: Good, R. 1979. Lost Villages of Dorset. 48.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199365.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6187 1833 (290m by 230m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 023 028 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 9
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199365
Record last edited
May 13 2022 11:58AM