Monument record MDO652 - Wyke Park, Castleton
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Summary
Possible medieval deer park.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Possible medieval deer park to the North-West of Wyke Farm. Although no convincing earthworks are evident other then a Saxon boundary feature, (ST 51 NE 46) which could have served as part of the park boundary, oblique references to Wyke Park in Hutchins, may indicate that an Abbot of Sherborne created a park here during the medieval period. The names Higher, Middle and Lower Park appear on a bill of sale of 1825, while Wyke, or Week, Park appear on Tithe appointments. <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. 208-209.
- <1.1> SDO17392 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1870. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 4. Vol 4. 298.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 882615.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 592 158 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST51NE |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 023 031
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 51 NE 39
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 882615
Record last edited
Sep 20 2022 1:36PM