Monument record MDO47868 - Saxon minster, Sturminster Newton

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Summary

There is very strong evidence that Sturminster Newton had a late Saxon minster. `Nyewetone at Stoure' is first documented in 968.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Aston, Michael, and Lewis, Carenza (eds), 1994, The medieval landscape of Wessex, 53 (Monograph). SWX1296.

<2> Mills, A D, 1986, Dorset Place-names, 139 (Monograph). SDO17940.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1114015 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Aston, Michael, and Lewis, Carenza (eds). 1994. The medieval landscape of Wessex. 46. 53.
  • <2> Monograph: Mills, A D. 1986. Dorset Place-names. 139.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1114015. [Mapped feature: #637681 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 788 139 (point)
Map sheet ST71SE
Civil Parish Sturminster Newton; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 41
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1114015

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 3:15PM

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