Monument record MDO44864 - Medieval deer park, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Possible medieval deerpark suggested by placenames. No field evidence.
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Full Description
[ST 644003] Medieval deerpark suggested by a copse with the placename New Park on the Tithe Roll. Nearby are two fields jointly named Part of Old Park. Nothing has been found on the ground to support the suggestion of an embanked park. <1>
New Park is an area of dense coppice; no evidence of a park pale. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO14059 Article in serial: Wilson, J D. 1973. The medieval deer-parks of Dorset XII; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
- <2> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F1 JWS 5 10 76.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1158071. [Mapped feature: #634286 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6440 0030 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SW 45
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1158071
Record last edited
Nov 25 2022 1:33PM