Monument record MDR6017 - Shrunken medieval village, Palterton
Type and Period (1)
- SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
SK 473 684 Palterton, Shrunken Village. Platforms and earthworks of the shrunken hamlet of Palterton occur in permanent pasture that has not been ploughed by the present farmer for at least 40 years (in 1979). (1)
The hamlet of Palterton (Paltretune) in Scarcliffe is mentioned in the Domesday Book. (2)
It is also mentioned in the will of Wilfric Spot of 1002 or 1004. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR11557 Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index: 3873. 3873.
- <2> SDR7217 Bibliographic reference: Holly, D. 1962. The Domesday Geography of Northern England.
- <3> SDR7051 Bibliographic reference: Hart, C. 1975. The Early Charters of Northern England and the North Midlands. pp 109, 259, 357.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 473 684 (215m by 519m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCARCLIFFE, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2024 1:55PM