Monument record MDO6865 - Canford Great Park, Canford Magna, Poole
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Summary
Canford Great Park was a deer park, in existence by 1291. It was situated to the south of the river Stour and probably occupied the loop of the river which extends northwards towards Little Canford. The present A341 road probably formed the southern boundary of the park, but its exact extent is not known. No park earthworks survive.
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Full Description
Canford Great Park was a deer park, in existence by 1291. It was situated to the south of the River Stour and probably occupied the loop of the river which extends northwards towards Little Canford. The present A341 road probably formed the southern boundary of the park, but its exact extent is not known. No park earthworks survive.
The park was no longer used for deer by 1583. <1> <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17697 Monograph: Shirley, E P. 1867. Some Account of English Deer Parks. 93.
- <2> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1974.
- <3> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 6-8.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458065.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 038 988 (1549m by 2068m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 468
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458065
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 2:55PM