Monument record MYO4180 - Murton Village

Summary

Typically for such a small village, historical sources are limited. It is probable that, in common with most settlements in the Vale of York, it originated in the Saxon and Viking periods. What is certain is that the first recorded mention of Murton is to be found in the DOMESDAY BOOK compiled by direction of King William I in 1086, where Murton is described as follows: “In Mortun likewise the Canons have 4 carucates of land where 2 ploughs can be. Waste.”

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6497 5275 (310m by 275m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SE65SW
Civil Parish Murton, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Village Design Statement Committee, 2005, Murton Village Design Statement (Unpublished document). SYO1726.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Village Design Statement Committee. 2005. Murton Village Design Statement.

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Aug 25 2015 3:18PM

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