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Monument Number 195689
Hob Uid: 195689
Location : Dorset East Chelborough
Grid Ref : ST5535005490
Summary : Earthwork remains of a Motte and Bailey. Field investigation in 1971 stated that the site was in very poor condition. The motte was fairly flat up to 1.5 metres high on the north side and up to 4 metres high on the south side. The scarp which presumably represents the bailey averages 6 metres wide and is between 1 and 2 metres high. Scheduled.
More information : (ST 55350549) Earthworks (NR). (1) This site appears to be the remains of a motte and bailey castle. The motte, at the W end, is about 6 feet high on the north and more on the south side. It is irregular in shape and measures 30 yards by 50 yards. There are no traces of a ditch but to the east are the scarps of an irregularly shaped bailey enclosing about 2 acres. Dampness at this site may have caused the removal to the ridge top site (ST 50 NE 7). (2-3) This site is in very poor condition, the motte fairly flat 1.5m high on the north side and up to 4.0m high on the south side. The scarp which presumably represents the bailey averages 6.0m wide and is from 1.0m to 2.0m high. The break in the scarp at the north end is probably modern. 1:2500 survey revised. (4) ST SS4055, Earthwork, East of Stake Farm. Scheduled. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" 1962
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Source details : RCHME Field Investigation 1987 CR Lewis
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte And Bailey
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : DO 450
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 50 NE 8
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-11-23
End Date : 1971-11-23

Associated Activities :
Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1987-01-01
End Date : 1987-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 195689