Monument record MDO537 - Deer park, Broadwindsor
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Summary
Place names suggest that this may be the site of a medieval deer park.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 443033) An Inquisition Post Mortem of 1324 lists a park in the manor of "Brode Wyndesor", and farm names, Higher and Lower Park Farms, suggest the site, Although no truly characteristic park bank has been found in the neighbourhood, a topographically probable line for the park perimeter can be made out. (See illustration and description). <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO70 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 206-208.
- <2> SDO17367 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/088 RCHME Inventory: Dorset I (West) and Revision.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 193110.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 442 033 (1182m by 894m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 018 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 193110
Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 2:57PM
