Monument record MDO47708 - Medieval settlement and field system earthworks within Lulworth Park, East Lulworth
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Summary
Medieval field system and settlement earthworks visible on aerial photographs taken in 1945-6 within Lulworth Park.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
"The ancient seat of the Newburghs" who held the manor of East Lulworth from 1300 to 1541 AD, lay near the church (SY 85378208) according to Leland, and Hutchins records that "near the west end of the church, some foundations have been dug up, and many ruins appear, probably the remains of it. It might have been demolished by Lord Poynings (c1541) and the materials used in building Mount Poynings". Renn considered that the foundations seen in Hutchin's time might be the castle of Lulleworda captured by Robert, Earl of Gloucester in 1142. <1-2>
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. 371.
- <2> SWX2036 Monograph: Renn, D. 1973. Norman castles in Britain. 233.
- <2.1> SDO20436 Monograph: William of Malmesbury. Historia Novella.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455509. [Mapped feature: #637514 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8535 8207 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455509
Record last edited
Jan 10 2024 6:44AM