MMO671 - Deserted medieval farm of Thorn (Monument)

Summary

A deserted medieval farm site, mentioned in the lay subsidy of 1327. There are several possible sites in this area but very little is visible from the ground. A linear system of possible drainage ditches is visible on aerial photographs.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A deserted medieval farm site. Adam atte Thorne is mentioned in the lay subsidy of 1327. [1,5] The tithe map of 1840 shows two fields named "Great Thorn Close" and "Higher Thorne Close", but no buildings are shown. [2] Higher Thorn Close is mentioned on the OS 6" map of 1962. [3] There are several possible sites for a medieval farmstead in this area, but very little is visible from the ground. [4] A linear system of ditches, possibly drainage, is visible on aerial photographs of the area. [6]

Sources/Archives (9)

  • --- Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <1> Unassigned: Dennison, E, Somerset County Council. 9/10/1987. p177, 182.
  • <2> Map: 1841. Kings Brompton Tithe Map and Apportionment. 6 chains = 1 inch.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS93SE.
  • <4> 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. 88.
  • <5> Monograph: Glasscock, R.E. (editor). 1975. The Lay Subsidy of 1334. Oxford University Press. 11. 265.
  • <6> Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 9533.
  • <7> Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3341.
  • <8> Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 95. 8754.

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Grid reference Centred SS 9550 3469 (377m by 410m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11096
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8894
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE32
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1118220
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33393

Record last edited

Nov 21 2014 9:58AM

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