Monument record MDO45457 - Medieval deer park, Witchampton
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Summary
Historic documents mention a deer park at Witchampton in 1294 and, possibly in the Deans Leaze Farm area, in 1633. Field investigations have not identified it.
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Full Description
The existence of a deer park at Witchampton is mentioned in 1294, and a document of 1633 indicates that this park may have been in the area of Deans Leaze Farm. Investigations have so far failed to locate it. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO78 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1978. 100. 35.
- <1.1> SDO19339 Unpublished document: Fry, E A. Fry typescript.
- <1.2> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 417-9.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209315. [Mapped feature: #634962 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9750 0651 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NE |
| Civil Parish | Witchampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 027
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NE 45
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209315
Record last edited
Jul 5 2024 7:48PM