Monument record MDO44692 - Medieval settlement near Meerhay Manor, Beaminster

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Summary

Considerable amounts of 12th-century pottery were recovered during ploughing of a former orchard. It has been suggested that this concentration may indicate a medieval settlement.

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ST 487028. Considerable amounts of C12th pottery were recovered during ploughing of a former orchard. Pottery was recovered from the whole field, but concentrated at ST 487028. This possibly indicates a settlement in the Manor of Meerhay. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1960. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1959. 81. 107.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 883619.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 4875 0280 (337m by 172m)
Map sheet ST40SE
Civil Parish Beaminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 077 B
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 55
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883619

Record last edited

Nov 14 2022 5:39PM

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