Monument record MDO44503 - Woodrow shrunken medieval village, Stourton Caundle
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Summary
Site of Woodrow mediaeval village, now shrunken. Woodrow dates from the 14th century and lies in Stourton Courdle. Along the east side of Plumey Wood there is believed to have been a road from Purse Caundle to Bishop's Caundle. A decayed group of buildings gives the impression of having once been a larger group.
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Full Description
(ST 698 152. Woodrow. Sited to Lower Woodrow Farm Auth 1 and OS 10000 1982).
Woodrow dates from the C14th and lies in Stourton Courdle. Evidence suggests there once was a road from Purse Caundle to Bishop's Caundle along the east side of Plumey Wood, and along this route lie 3 forms with the `Woodrow' element. Of these, Lower Woodrow is a decayed group of buildings which gives the impression of having once been a larger group. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6980 1520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NE |
| Civil Parish | Stourton Caundle; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887641
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 3:46PM
