Monument record MDO4539 - Medieval settlement at Darknoll Farm, Okeford Fitzpaine
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Summary
The earthworks of a deserted medieval settlement were discovered and surveyed during work in advance of construction of a gas pipeline. During construction work some Roman pottery and large quantities of medieval and post-medieval pottery were recovered.
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Full Description
ST 799118. Remains of a deserted settlement at Darknoll Farm, situated in pasture, and including several house platforms and hollow ways. The centre of the site has been disturbed by a gas pipeline in 1977 when archaeological investigation revealed evidence of structures and house floors with quantities of pottery. Scheduled. <1>
Geophysical and contour surveys, and a small excavation were undertaken when a gas feeder-pipe was laid across the site in 1977. Two R_B sherds, (Samian Drag 38 form and New Forest globular beaker), 78 Medieval sherds possibly of 12th to 15th centuries and over 300 Post Medieval sherds were recovered. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17347 Index: Department of the Environment. DOE (IAM) Ancient Monuments Record Form. 14.7.78.
- <2> SDO16637 Monograph: Catherall, P, Barnett, M, and McClean, H. 1984. The Southern Gas Feeder: the Archaeology of a Gas Pipeline. 195.
- <3> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 58.
- <4> SDO16638 Unpublished document: Bartlett, A D H, and Hackmann, J. 1976. Magnetometer Surveys of Dorset Medieval Villages.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206306.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 799 118 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Okeford Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 042 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SW 52
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206306
Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 9:59AM
