MSO11142 - Medieval road in Dunster Park (Monument)
Summary
The road ran from Park Gate to meet the road between Minehead and Carhampton to the northeast of Skewer Cliff Wood. It fell out of use when the deer park was created.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A road ran from Gallox Cross northeast by Avelham Corner, Henstey Shibbercliff (Skewer Cliff) and Gilt Chapel close to the junction of Saltry Lane with the Carhampton to Minehead road. Prior of Dunster was responsible for its upkeep. The Deerpark put an end to its use and no traces remain. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SSO1043 Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 18. [Mapped feature: #34033 ]
- <2> SSO1299 Monograph: Maxwell-Lyte, H.C.. 1909. A History of Dunster and of the Families of Mohun & Luttrell. 2. 342.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1119414, Extant 19 May 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9116
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE52
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1119414
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33461
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9950 4330 (1073m by 377m) Accuracy of original source not known |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Sep 20 2022 12:47PM
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