Monument record MDO47490 - Medieval chapel, Higher Ham, Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
Site of medieval chapel ruined during the Civil War. It stood near the Manor House at Higher Ham.
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Full Description
The chapel stands at the east end of Higher Ham near the Mansion House (? Manor House SY 99 SE 7) and appears to have been a small ancient fabric consisting of a chancel, body and turret at the west end. It was ruined in the Civil Wars and only the walls remain. <1>
The church was partly demolished during the Civil War period of the 17th century in order to provide building material for the defences of Poole. <2>
This church cannot be accurately sited. No further information was found during field investigation. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. 360.
- <2> SWX3200 Monograph: Smith, H P. 1948. History of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole. Origins and Early Development (vol. 1). Vol 1. 193.
- <3> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 03-DEC-51.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457392.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9950 9050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 8
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457392
Record last edited
Dec 5 2023 3:47PM