Information for record number MWA13511:
Beaudesert medieval settlement

Summary Beaudesert, possible extent of the medeival settlement based on the 1880s OS map.
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Period: Modern (1100 AD - 2050 AD)
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Grid Reference: SP 15 65
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Level of Protection Local
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1 The settlement is not mentioned in Domesday when it is believed it was part of the parish of Preston Bagot. Market granted by Empress Maud (ie queen Matilda) to Thurstan de Montfort in 1140. In 1227 Peter de Montfort obtained a grant of a Monday Market and yearly fair.
 
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. back
monument MARKET * An open space or covered building in which cattle, goods, etc, are displayed for sale. back
monument FAIR * A site where a periodical gathering of buyers, sellers and entertainers, meet at a time ordained by charter or statute or by ancient custom. back

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