Monument record MDO32648 - Deer park and warren, Fitzworth Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A late 18th century deer park and early 19th century warren on Fitzworth Heath.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A deer park was briefly established on Fitzworth Point by John Calcraft in 1771 (1). The area was used in the early 19th century as a rabbit warren, and was shown on the OS 1st edn 1in map (2).
<1> Cox, P W, and Hearne, C M, 1991, Redeemed from the Heath: the Archaeology of the Wytch Farm Oilfield 1987-1990 (Monograph). SWX2893.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1811, Ordnance Survey Map 1 1811 (Map). SWX1626.
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Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9868 8555 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 22 2019 9:44AM
