Monument record MDO5297 - Medieval settlement remains, Winterborne Stickland
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Summary
Earthworks of medieval settlement remains, formerly part of the village of Winterborne Stickland, and situated to the west of the present village.
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Full Description
SETTLEMENT REMAINS 829044-825045, formerly part of Winterborne Stickland village, lie W. of the present village, on the S. side of the Winterborne valley, on River Gravel and Chalk at about 330 ft. above O.D. The remains, which cover about 7 acres, consist of seventeen long closes of varying size, bounded by low banks, with rectangular platforms indicating former buildings cut into the lower parts. <1-2>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 308.
- <2> SDO17828 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1085-6. 1086.
- <2.2> SDO17830 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 1087.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205740.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 826 045 (511m by 288m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Stickland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 071 015
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SW 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205740
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Winterborne Stickland 15
Record last edited
Mar 18 2022 8:24AM