Monument record MDO740 - Shrunken village, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Deserted medieval village remains comprising a complex of sub-rectilinear banked enclosures and sunken trackways north of Abbey Farm, on the east side of the River Cerne.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small area under grass, centred at ST 66390160, with banked and ditched enclosures which probably denote
medieval depopulation. Visible on air photographs. <1>
The field is under wheat, but low ridges in the crop roughly conforming with the earthworks as shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (1900) suggest there are visible remains, though severely ploughed and spread. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 31-JAN-55.
- <1.1> SDO18872 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-APR-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 2375-6.
- <2> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 15-JUL-77.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199002.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6639 0160 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 045
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199002
Record last edited
Nov 23 2022 3:05PM
