Monument record 204 - Basford Village
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Summary
The Domesday Book records Basford as consisting of three manors at the time of the Norman Conquest. Subsequent references suggest there may have once been a medieval village, which is now lost.
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Full Description
Domesday Book records Basford as consisting of three manors at the Conquest (1). Subsequent references may imply a medieval village, now lost (2).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/355 Sawyer P 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 3/48 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .III p.48 (Book). SCH3228.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ75SW9 1981 (Index). SCH2487.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/355 Sawyer P 1987.
- <2> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 3/48 (Y).
- <2> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .III p.48.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ75SW9 1981.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 71 52 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75SW |
| Civil Parish | BASFORD, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BASFORD, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 3:05PM