Place record MDO49161 - West Compton
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Summary
The place name Crocker's Farm suggests that pottery may have been made at West Compton in the past. No documentary references can be found to show an early date for the name.
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Full Description
Spoerry, P, 1988, Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 33 (Article in serial). SWX809.
'38. West Compton SY564944. Good (1940, 96) mentions the name 'Crocker's Farm' in this parish. The farm still exists but no earlier reference to the name can be found.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWX809 Article in serial: Spoerry, P. 1988. Documentary and other evidence for medieval and post-medieval ceramic production in Dorset. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 110. 29-35. 33.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5621 9440 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 6 2025 4:52PM
