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Whessoe
Hob Uid: 23619
Location : Darlington Whessoe Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : NZ2762017770
Summary : Deserted Medieval village which was visible as earthworks until the early 1950s.
More information : NZ 27631784 Moated Site (NR) (1) The earthworks, which are situated in `Village Field' (published on OS 6" 1913-38/39), are more extensive than the typical moat and appear to be the remains of an abandoned village. The name "Whessoe" still applies to a parish without a village, which is another indication. (2) NZ 27631782. Mr Barker says that `Village Field', which is now under crop and shows no signs of earthworks, was bulldozed and ploughed before this by the previous owner. Many large stones, which are now to be seen to the south of the farm buildings of Whessoe Grange, were encountered, but he could not recall seeing any carved stones or pottery. In the field to the north of `Village Field' and running parallel to the each side of the pond, is a bank 2.0m wide and 0.8m high with several stones visible along its length. This is the sole remaining earthwork of the site. (3-4) NZ 27611781. Village (NR) (site of) (NAT) (5) Listed. (6) No intelligible remains confirmed. (7)

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Source details : OS 6" 1913-38/39
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Source details : F1 SL 08-DEC-52
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Source details : F2 EG 07-AUG-53
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Source Number : 3a
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Source details : Mr M W Barker, Owner, Whessoe Grange, Whessoe
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : APs (RAF F22/543/369/0039-40 28.8.58)
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Source Number : 5
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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1971
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Source Number : 6
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Source details : Deserted Medieval Villages, 1971, 186 (M Beresford and J G Hurst)
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Source Number : 7
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Source details : F3 RE 23-OCT-81
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Deserted Settlement, Moat
Evidence : Earthwork, Sub Surface Deposit

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 21 NE 6
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1952-12-08
End Date : 1952-12-08

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1953-08-07
End Date : 1953-08-07

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1981-10-23
End Date : 1981-10-23