MSO11240 - Medieval warren at Conygar Wood (Monument)
Summary
The name of the wood suggests this site may have had a warren, presumably attached to Dunster Castle.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
"Conygar Wood, quarry and tower" printed on Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division map. [1] Presumably was the warren attached to the castle. [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] The warren is mentioned in the 2018 Conservation Area Appraisal for Dunster. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SSO1634 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS94SE. [Mapped feature: #34221 ]
- <2> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, Somerset County Council, 1 February 1984.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1119484, Extant 19 May 2022.
- <4> SEM8697 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2018. Dunster Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 7, 18.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1119484 (Original Monarch entry: 1119484)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO700
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9471
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE58
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1119484
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33578
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9906 4417 (555m by 397m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 25 2022 12:10PM
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