Moreton Morrell Medieval Settlement

1 The possible extent of Medieval settlement, based on the first edition 6″ map of 1886, 45NE, excluding the known shrunken settlement (1341).
2 Listed in Domesday in Tremlow Hundred. The Phillimore edition has a grid ref of 31,55.
Ref 16,8 (Land of the Count of Meulan) Moreton (Morrell). Derman held it; (he was) a free man. 5 hides. Land for 8 ploughs. In lordship 4 ploughs; 18 slaves. 20 villagers with a priest and 1 smallholder have 7 ploughs. Meadow, 40 acres. Value before 1066 and later £6; now £11.
3 The 1886 map shows a small dispersed village with few buildings and the church at the southern tip. Moreton Hall, just north of the church may overlie earlier settlement. There seems to be a boundary hedge on the western side, though it is hard to tell whether it once contained medieval settlement, or is a later boundary. Domesday indicates a substantial village, so this western area is included. The parish has not yet been covered by ridge and furrow plotting which would help clarify it. The church [MWA 1181] dates from the C12th -13th.