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Mongewell
Hob Uid: 241791
Location : Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire Crowmarsh
Grid Ref : SU6100087800
Summary : Deserted Medieval village, recorded in 1279 and 1428, but depopulation began in the early 14th century. Whole area now covered by Carmel College.
More information : Deserted village "Mongwell 610878. Fewer than 10 householders in 1428. In 1279 there was a church, 2 carucates and 2 virgates in demesne; 16 customary tenants and 7 freemen". (1) SU 610878. Depopulation began in early C14th. In late C19th village consisted of Mongewell House, church and rectory. Whole area covered by buildings of College. (2)

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Source details : Lost Villages of England. 1954. p.381 (M.W. Beresford)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Desserted Medieval Village's Oxfordshire, 1965, p 41, Occasional Papers no 17, Leicester University
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Deserted Settlement
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Oxfordshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 1089
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 68 NW 50
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Relationship type : General association

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