Monument record MWX3127 - Middlebere: Salt Pits

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Summary

Shown on Treswell's Map of 1586. Salt production at Middlebere is recorded in two inquisitions of 1375 and 1377 when two salterns are mentioned.

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Medieval Salt Pits, north-east of Middlebere Farm. They are shown on Treswell's Map of 1586, although salt production at Middlebere is recorded in two inquisitions of 1375 and 1377 when two salterns are mentioned. (1)

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  • <1> Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1992. Middlebere, Corfe Castle Estate, Dorset. Wessex Region. 22.

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Location

Grid reference SY 970 865 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 086

Record last edited

Jan 31 2019 11:11AM

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