The evidence is of a deserted medieval village, the principal remains of which are Sheldon Manor, which dates to the 14th century.
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There is evidence of monastic presence here; land in the locality was given by King Stephen to the nunnery of Martingny in the Rhone valley and in the reign of Edward I this land was transferred to the priory of Monkton Farleigh.
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