Monument record MDO5298 - Medieval settlement remains of Winterborne Quarleston, Winterborne Stickland
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Summary
Earthworks of medieval settlement remains, formerly part of the village of Winterborne Quarleston. Pottery of 12th to 13th-century date was found in the area in the 1950s.
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Full Description
SETTLEMENT REMAINS, 836639, formerly part of Winterborne Quarleston, lie in the extreme S. of the parish on both sides of the R. Winterborne. Thirteen taxpayers were listed in 1333, but thereafter there are no population records; by 1811 there was nothing on the site but the present farm.
The remains cover about 6 acres and are in two parts. To the W. of the present farm is a very disturbed area which includes one large platform (50 yds. by 25 yds.) separated from the land to the W. by a scarp 4 ft. to 6 ft. high, with an internal ditch 15 ft. wide. To the E. of the farm were formerly six parallel closes, orientated E.-W.; they were 90 yds. long and 30 yds. to 40 yds. wide and were bounded by low banks; these have now been destroyed. A number of late 11th and 12th-century sherds have been found on the site.<1>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <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. 308-309.
- <2> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 152-153.
- <3> SDO16386 Index: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1994. Medieval Village Research Group Index. PRN 469.
- <4> SDO12553 Unpublished document: Fagan L and Nowell J. 1995. Quarleston Farm, Winterborne Stickland, Dorset. Archaeological Excavation May-June 1995.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205791.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 836 039 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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: 2 071 016
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SW 38
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205791
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Winterborne Stickland 16
Record last edited
Mar 18 2022 3:00PM