Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm

Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1016723
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, located 300 metres north west of Manor Farm in Dorset, is a scheduled ancient monument representing the remains of a medieval parish church and its burial ground. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the church likely founded in the twelfth or thirteenth century, though the exact chronology of construction and use requires further archaeological investigation. The site comprises both the structural remains of the church building and the surrounding cemetery ground, which would have served the local parish community over several centuries of occupation. The monument is now recorded as an earthwork or archaeological site rather than as a standing structure, indicating that significant portions of the original church fabric have been lost or buried.

Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016723. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm?

The site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, located 300 metres north west of Manor Farm in Dorset, is a scheduled ancient monument representing the remains of a medieval parish church and its burial ground. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016723.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm?

Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Mary's Church and associated cemetery, 300m north west of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two barrows known as 'Ferny Barrows' 500m west of Whiteway Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery to the south-east of East Lulworth (5.1 km), Round barrow cemetery south-east of East Lulworth 550m north-east of Monastery Farm (5.3 km), Round barrow on Boat Knoll (5.5 km).

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