Monument record MDO6057 - Medieval settlement remains at Minchington, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
Medieval settlement remains, the village of Minchington, situated on both sides of the Gussage Brook. Earthwork banks forming rectangular closes, most with house platforms.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Traces of lynchets probably associated with Minchington DMV have been observed at ST 937 145 and ST 967 145. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 68.
- <2> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 123.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210143.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 963 148 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Sixpenny Handley; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 020 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 99
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210143
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sixpenny Handley (17)
Record last edited
Aug 31 2022 4:57PM