MSO8369 - Lyddons farmstead, Upton (Monument)
Summary
A medieval farmstead known as Lyddons is implied by the Lay Subsidy of 1327. Its alleged location at Lyddons Grounds and Cottage has not been substantiated.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Lyddons Grounds and Cottage at SS 987 203 (this should be SS 987 302). Deserted medieval farmstead of Lyddons, indicated in the 1327 Lay Subsidy by the entry of John de Lyddone and Adam de Lyddone. There is nothing shown at this location on the 1 inch 1809 Ordnance Survey map. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO1039 Monograph: Dickenson, F.H.. 1889. Kirby's Quest for Somerset. Somerset Record Society. Series 3. 177.
- <2> SSO1424 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1809. 1" 1st edition.
- <3> SSO742 Article in serial: Aston, M. 1983. Deserted Farms on Exmoor and the Lay subsidy of 1327 in West Somerset. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Society. 127. 100.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36696, Extant 4 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36696 (Original Monarch entry: 36696)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11651
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE8
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36696
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 34158
Location
| Grid reference | SS 986 302 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SE |
| Civil Parish | UPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
May 4 2022 2:07PM
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