More information : An enclosure earthwork at ST 941287 unfinished on the
SW side and with internal divisions, was excavated by Fowler
in 1962-3 (see plan on Illust card). It had been thought to be
the supposed earthworks of Tisbury Burh (ST 92 NW 16) but was
found to be medieval, as late 13th c sherds were found beneath
the bank and in the bottom of the ditch. Its function was
undiscovered. No sherds later than 14th c were found.
Immediately north of the enclosure were remains (crofts tofts,
a trackway which was formerly a main approach to the church, 5
building sites and a well - mostly shown on the plan, 1 - 4 being
the building sites) which were 'almost certainly those of a
small settlement called Wyck, first recorded in the 13th c'; to
which the enclosure was evidently related.
The remains of Wyck deserted hamlet and ? associated enclosure
as described by Fowler are visible on a pasture covered spur
to the N of the River Nadder centred ST 9415 2862. Surveyed at
1:2500. (2)
Scheduled Wilts 838. (3)
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