Monument record MDO30104 - Moated site at Parritts Platt (unlocated), Shaftesbury
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Summary
A (dry) moated enclosure, with signs of internal buildings, has been discovered at a field called Parritts Platt in Shaftesbury. This field has not been located.
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Full Description
"A small gusset" containing a very heavily moated (dry) enclosure, about 100 x 80 yds, with signs of internal buildings, has been discovered at a field called Parritts Platt (not located) in Shaftesbury (ST 8623). The field name undoubtedly derives from a family name. <1>
National Record of the Historic Environment, 206562 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
1955, Somerset & Doset Notes & Queries 27 (SDNQ 27), 20 (N Teulon Porter) (Article in serial). SDO19118.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 86 23 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206562
Record last edited
Jul 22 2024 4:44PM
