Shotteswell Medieval Settlement

Description of this historic site

The possible extent of the Medieval settlement of Shotteswell, as suggested by documentary evidence and aerial photography.

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Notes about this historic site

1 The possible extent of the Medieval settlement, based on the first edition 6″ map of 1886, 52SE.

2 Shotteswell is not listed in Domesday.

3 The 1886 map shows a compact village with lots of back lanes. There is no boundary hedge – the village is defined by lanes and ends of gardens. Orchards on some plots may represent shrinkage. The church [WA614] dates from the C12th, and the manor farm is in the centre of the village. There is no ridge and furrow plotting for the parish, but the database shows some survival to the south which abuts the settlement, and some to the west which is further removed.

4 Aerial photograph evidence shows the possible extent of the medieval village extending out to the North and East limited by distinct ridge and furrow.