Monument record MDO2728 - Deserted medieval settlement, Clyffe, Tincleton
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Summary
Clyffe was one of the two original medieval settlements of Tincleton and is now shrunk to Clyffe Farm. The settlement is known to have existed in 1086 but had been abandoned by the seventeenth century.
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Full Description
The RCHM states that there were two original settlements, Tincleton and Clyffe; the former was near the church and the latter lay about ΒΌ mile to the east, where Clyffe farm now stands; both settlements existed in 1086 (D.B.I. St. 78, 80). By 17th century the two centres had been abandoned in favour of the present scattered settlement plan. 8B- probable site of DMV around clyffe 779 917. <1>
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 286 (Monograph). SDO146.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 286.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 779 917 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Tincleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 114 008 B
Record last edited
Jul 14 2022 3:38PM
