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| HER Number: | 22676 |
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| Name: | MORESK - Early Medieval settlement, Medieval manor, Medieval settlement |
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Summary
The settlement of Moresk is first recorded in 1086 when it is spelt "Moireis".
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 22676
Monument Type(s):
- SETTLEMENT (Early Medieval - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
- MANOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full description
The settlement of Moresk is first recorded in 1086 when it is spelt "Moireis" (b1). The name is possibly derived from the French marais meaning 'marsh'. Moresk was a royal manor and fortified house. St Clement church (22622) was known as "Ecclesia de Moresc". There is said to have been a castle on the manor.
<1> Gover, JEB, 1948, Place-Names of Cornwall, 436 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3402.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1970s, 1:10,000 OS Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4045.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3402 - Bibliographic reference: Gover, JEB. 1948. Place-Names of Cornwall. 436. |
| [2] | SCO4045 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1970s. 1:10,000 OS Map. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 22676.10 | Parent of: MORESK CASTLE - Medieval castle (Monument) |
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