Putton is a suburb of Weymouth in Dorset, England, located between Chickerell and Charlestown.
History
Putton is a recognised deserted medieval settlement which was first documented in 1237.[1]
An act known as the Putton Inclosure Act 1789 described: Putton, alias Podington, in the Village or Tything of Easton, in the Parish of Chickerill, alias West Chickerill, in the County of Dorset.[2]
An archaeological dig from 2016 and 2017 revealed evidence of a significant part of a manorial settlement dating from the 12th century.[3]
Politics
For local government, Putton is in the Dorset unitary authority represented by the Chickerell electoral ward which elects 2 members to Dorset Council.[4]
For elections to the UK Parliament, Chickerell is in the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.
References
- ↑ "Monument record MDO871 - Deserted settlement of Putton, Chickerell". Dorset Council.
- ↑ "Putford, East - Pyworthy | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "'Anciently a manor': the medieval manor at Lower Putton Lane, Chickerell | Dr Clare Randall – Dorset Museum & Art Gallery". Dorset Museum. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ "Area profile for Chickerell - Dorset Council". gi.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
See also