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Imber
Hob Uid: 763102
Location : Wiltshire Heytesbury
Grid Ref : ST9660048600
Summary : Medieval village first recorded in 986 AD. In 1943 the village was taken over by the Ministry of Defence. The villagers were moved out and the site was used for military training purposes.
More information : (ST 96604860) Imber [NAT] (1) Settlement at Imber first recorded in 986 AD. Village taken over by MOD C20th, after period of shrinkage/desertion. (2)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : OS 1:10000 1983
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Fieldwork in Medieval Archaeology, 1974, 141 (C.C Taylor)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : First documented in 986
Monument End Date : 986
Monument Start Date : 986
Monument Type : Village
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Villagers moved out
Monument End Date : 1943
Monument Start Date : 1943
Monument Type : Village
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Wiltshire)
External Cross Reference Number : ST94NE400
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 94 NE 22
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

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Imber