MEM24417 - Bridgetown (Place)

Summary

The historic core of the settlement has been deduced using historic mapping available to the HER.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The historic core of the settlement has been deduced using historic mapping available to the HER. [1-3] The construction of the turnpike road through Bridgetown appears to have led to the development of a number of buildings adjacent to the road at Bridgetown, perhaps requiring the removal of some existing structures. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: 1838. Exton Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap.
  • <4> Report: Wapshott, E. and Balmond, F.. 2022. Bridgetown Weir, Exton, Somerset: Results of archaeological monitoring and recording. South West Archaeology Ltd.. p 9.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • Local Plan - Historic Core

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9232 3325 (220m by 274m)
Map sheet SS93SW
Historic Parish EXTON
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 24 2023 5:33PM

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