Find Spot record MDO6051 - BLACKLANDS/WALL FURLONG
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Summary
Two place names on the 1773 map (DRO) indicate that the Romano-British settlement (112,481) continues south-west under Shapwick village.
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Full Description
To the east of New Road the place name “Blacklands” may have been given because this land has rich organic soil. This is a common name coincident with Roman sites. To the west of the road “wall furlong” suggests that walls have been found here and this is another common name associated with Roman sites.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO91 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1992. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1991. 113. 172-173.
- <2> SDO90 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1991. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1990. 112. 117.
- <3> SDO14228 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Shapwick Parish, Kingston Lacy Estate, Wessex Region.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 946 022 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SW |
| Civil Parish | Shapwick; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 081 C
Record last edited
May 1 2020 3:53PM
