Monument record MDO4901 - Post medieval settlement, Tarrant Gunville
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Summary
Remains of a deserted post medieval settlement near the principal gateway to Eastbury. House were still standing early in the 19th century but removed by the end of the century. The remains consist of ten or more long closes, bounded by low banks set at right-angles to the brook. Disturbed areas at the lower ends of the closes indicate former buildings. It is suggested that this is the site of Gunvil Eastbury the original settlement of the present Tarrant Gunville.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
It is suggested that this is the site of Gunvil Eastbury and it may be supposed that it was the original settlement of the present Tarrant Gunville. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 95.
- <2> SWX1569 Monograph: Good, R. 1979. Lost Villages of Dorset. 30-1.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210296.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 927 125 (418m by 417m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Gunville; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 057 028
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SW 89
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210296
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Gunville 28
Record last edited
Jan 6 2023 7:14PM