Monument record MDO47644 - Moat, Wolfeton, Charminster
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Summary
There is said to have been a moat enclosing an earlier house on the site now occupied by Wolfeton House. No evidence of this can be found on the ground.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A moat is believed to have enclosed an earlier house on the site now occupied by the present Wolfeton House - late 15th/early 16th century. Strode states that a moat "There was some time invironing the house" but no evidence of such a moat is now visible. The former manor and hamlet of Wolfeton is known to have belonged to the Jurdains in the 14th century. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO14051 Unpublished document: Upton, K L. 1978. The Moated Sites of Dorset. 10.
- <1.1> 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.
- <1.2> SWX2642 Monograph: Oswald, A. 1959. Country Houses of Dorset.
- <2>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453496. [Mapped feature: #637450 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6783 9211 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Charminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 453496
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 114
Record last edited
Dec 31 2023 4:14PM