Monument record MDO47471 - Medieval deer park, Knighton, Poole
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Full Description
A deer park was in existence by 1348, but it appears to have been disparked and reverted to pasture land by 1462. The exact extent of Knighton Park is not known, but it probably occupied an area of about 100 acres within a loop of the River Stour. (area centred SZ 050974). There are no surviving earthworks. <1-2>
<1> Taylor, Christopher C, 1970, The making of the English landscape: Dorset, 121 (Monograph). SWX1082.
<2> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1978, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976, 6-9 (Serial). SDO76.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458065 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1082 Monograph: Taylor, Christopher C. 1970. The making of the English landscape: Dorset. 121.
- <2> SDO76 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 6-9.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458065. [Mapped feature: #637263 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0492 9753 (1794m by 1490m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457878
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 4:06PM
