Monument record MDO44692 - Medieval settlement near Meerhay Manor, Beaminster
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Summary
Considerable amounts of 12th-century pottery were recovered during ploughing of a former orchard. It has been suggested that this concentration may indicate a medieval settlement.
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Full Description
ST 487028. Considerable amounts of C12th pottery were recovered during ploughing of a former orchard. Pottery was recovered from the whole field, but concentrated at ST 487028. This possibly indicates a settlement in the Manor of Meerhay. <1>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1960, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1959, 107 (Serial). SDO59.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 883619 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 4875 0280 (337m by 172m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 077 B
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 55
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 883619
Record last edited
Nov 14 2022 5:39PM
