Place record MWX41 - Arne Parish
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Summary
The old parish of Arne covered about 2700 acres and occupied the large peninsula projecting north into Poole Harbour and the adjacent heathland to the south east.
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Full Description
The large modern parish of Arne covers some 6500 acres, excluding extensive intertidal mud flats, lies to the south side of Poole Harbour and extends to the south and west of Wareham. The present parish is a late nineteenth century grouping of the medieval parish of Arne with that part of Wareham Holy Trinity parish outside the town and part of Wareham Lady St. Mary parish. The old parish of Arne covered about 2700 acres and occupied the large peninsula projecting north into Poole Harbour and the adjacent heathland to the south east. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 975 885 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 097
Record last edited
Jan 14 2015 12:58PM
