Monument record MDO44704 - Medieval road from Beaminster to South Perrott

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Summary

A medieval road through Newtown and over Buckham Down.

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(Centred ST 474045) A Medieval road from Beaminster (ST 4801) to South Perrott (ST 4706) still survives throughout, at least as a footpath. Its route led north through Newtown, over Buckham Down by the head-waters of the Axe to Picket Farm and Picket Lane. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Good, R. 1966. Old Roads of Dorset. 74.
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 193056. [Mapped feature: #634113 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 4740 0450 (point)
Map sheet ST40SE
Civil Parish South Perrott; Dorset
Civil Parish Beaminster; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 41
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 193056

Record last edited

Nov 15 2022 1:35PM

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