Monument record MDO4452 - Shrunken medieval village of Bagber, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Medieval settlement remains around Bagber Farm, in the form of earthworks of closes and house platforms. In 1970 the settlement was described as being in poor condition, and comprising at least thirteen closes on the west side of the Milborne Brook, and eight on the eastern side, with only slight traces of the house platforms visible.
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Full Description
'Bakebere' mention in 1210 Inquisition may apply to this site but may also refer to Bagber in Sturminster Newton. <1>
Settlement remains, formerly part of Bagber, lie north of Bagber Farm (SY 807996-808992). Nothing is known of the history of the settlement, possibly because it was recorded in documents under Milton Abbas. The remains cover about 12 acres but they are in poor condition; they lie on either side of the Milborne Brook and consist of closes 20yds and 50yds wide and 70yds long, bounded by low banks. There are at least thirteen closes on the west side of the stream and eight on the east. Within the closes are slight traces of building platforms. <2>
Settlement visible on air photographs. Further earthworks (ie.closes) extend south of Bagber Farm (SY 808 992) towards the
parish boundary (at SY 809989) and probably also represent the settlement of Bagber. <3>
Remains of the closes in this area have been almost entirely destroyed by ploughing in recent years. No survey action. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO17521 Monograph: Fagersten, A. 1933. Place-names of Dorset. 191.
- <2> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 199.
- <3> SDO19591 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2115-16.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F2 JGB 02-JUN-81.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456052.
- <5> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 434.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 807 994 (192m by 446m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89NW |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 040 021
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 NW 65
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456052
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Milton Abbas 21
Record last edited
Mar 23 2023 10:49AM