Monument record MDO43246 - Medieval road from Charmouth to Chard
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Summary
The line of the medieval road from Charmouth to Chard is followed by the present road from Charmouth to Wootton Fitzpaine. It continued north past Guppy and Wootton Hill, and then is again followed by the modern road.
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Full Description
(Centred SY 364962) A Medieval road from Charmouth to Chard is marked by the present road from Charmouth to Wootton Fitzpaine. It now stops at Knapp Farm (SY 364957) but formerly continued north by Guppy (SY 362966) and Wootton Hill, where again it is followed by a modern road. <1>
<1> Good, R, 1966, Old Roads of Dorset, 79 (Monograph). SWX1178.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 449747 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 3640 9620 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NE |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NE 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449747
Record last edited
Oct 20 2021 12:55PM
