Monument record MDO44511 - Preston deserted village, south of Iwerne Minster
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Summary
Preston deserted medieval village was probably one of the two original settlements of the parish.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Preston has been identified as an old manor <1.1>. Lying to the South of Iwerne Minster it is now represented by Preston House (ST 86411397). RCHM <1.2> suggests it was one of the two original settlements in Iwerne Minster. <1>
(ST 86 13 Preston DMV sited to Preston Farm from Auth 1 and OS 1:10000 1984). <2>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1>XY SWX1569 Monograph: Good, R. 1979. Lost Villages of Dorset. 41. [Mapped feature: #633901 ]
- <1.1> SDO47 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1948. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1947. 69. 45-50.
- <1.2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 36.
- <2> SWX2638 Unpublished document: Fitzgerald, R J. RCHME Fieldworker's Comments RJF. 16-Apr-1991.
- <2.1> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1984.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888092.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8650 1350 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888092
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 10:44AM
