Monument record MDO47517 - Medieval village of Kingston Maurward or Maurwood, Stinsford
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Summary
A deserted medieval settlement and manor situated in Kingston Maurward Park.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Kingston Maurward. 'Formerly a manor and a hamlet which is now depopoulated'. <1>
The old road from West Stafford running Northward toward Piddle valley once ran through the old settlement, but was realigned to the East when Kingston Maurward house was built. <2>
<1> Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds), 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2, 561 (Monograph). SWX1269.
<2> Good, R, 1979, Lost Villages of Dorset, 34 (Monograph). SWX1569.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 891662 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 561.
- <2> SWX1569 Monograph: Good, R. 1979. Lost Villages of Dorset. 34.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 891662. [Mapped feature: #637313 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7170 9100 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Stinsford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 891662
Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 1:25PM
