Monument record MDO44728 - Medieval settlement, Melbury Bubb

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Summary

Possible shrunken village remains at Melbury Bubb.

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Possible village shrinkage immediatly East of Dairy Home Farm at Melling Bubb, ST 598065 is revealed by the remains of slight banks. The field was owned by Thos. Champion according to the Tithe Award, name for a small plot of 32 perches within it which was owned by the Earl of Ilchester, and was probably the last surviving toft. There were presumably cottages and gardens here. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Unpublished revision RCHME Dorset I (West) Undated (Melbury Bubb parish).
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 882369.

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Location

Grid reference ST 5980 0650 (point)
Map sheet ST50NE
Civil Parish Melbury Bubb; Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NE 26
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 882369

Record last edited

Nov 16 2022 11:10AM

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