Monument record MDO6121 - Medieval and Post-Medieval settlement at Chapel Farm, Sixpenny Handley
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Summary
Earthworks suggested to represent Medieval settlement have been identified immediately northwest of Gussage St Andrew. The earthworks comprise possible building platforms plus two or three rectangular enclosures varying between 0.5 and 0.25 hectares in extent. The earthworks cover an area of two hectares across two modern fields. Pottery of 12th-13th century to Post-Medieval in date has been recovered. Note that the earthworks occur in an area marked on the Ordnance Survey 1:10000 map as disused chalk pits.
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Full Description
Earthworks comprising possible building platforms and, two or three rectangular enclosures from 0.5 to 0.25 ha in extent, cover an area of two hectares in two fields to the north-west of Gussage St Andrew at ST 975144. C12th-13th pottery has been recovered. Possible village shrinkage ? <1>
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 974 144 (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: 3 020 071
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 105
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 912582
Record last edited
Feb 15 2023 10:22AM
