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Monument record MDR2681 - Dalbury Lees, Shrunken Village, Minor contraction of village

Type and Period (2)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Area: SK 26323412 This field (from personal observation) has the appearance of a 'lost village' site. It is called 'The Holme' (1) A relatively small area in the northern part of this field shows possible signs of depopulation. (2) Only minor contraction of the village is indicated. (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Corr 6" (F.W.Munslow. 14.2.58).
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: 1957. F.22 58/RAF/2315/0390-1 22 Nov. '57.
  • <3> Personal Observation: F1 BHS 03-AUG-66.

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Grid reference Centred SK 2632 3412 (10m by 10m) (Centre)
Civil Parish DALBURY LEES, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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  • EDR761

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Record last edited

May 28 2012 11:23AM

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