Poorly Located Monument record PSG 034 - Dovehouse Field; Wentford; Wentford Farm
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Summary
Name of field `Dovehouse Field' on Tithe map of 1841 (S1) suggests existence of dovehouse. Formerly recorded as PSG MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TL 48 77 (point) Poorly located |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL47NE |
| Civil Parish | POSLINGFORD, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Name of field `Dovehouse Field' on Tithe map of 1841 (S1) suggests existence of dovehouse. Adjacent to Wentford's farm, also `Chapel Field' (S1) and `Chapel Farm Cottage' (on OS maps) suggest (private?) chapel. Records also indicate a fair being held at Wentford in 1231 and the existence of a tenement called Wentworth in this location in 1590 (S2). NGR centred to area only. Suggest Med & later settlement of substantial house of unknown size - not recorded as a sub-manor according to (S2). Relates to Wentford chapel in Clare (just over parish boundary).
Formerly recorded as PSG MISC
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:36AM