MSO11951 - Deserted medieval village at Colton Farm (Monument)
Summary
A medieval settlement that appears to have become a single farm by the 19th Century.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Colton was in existence by 1327 when Thomas de Coltone and Nicholas de Coltone were mentioned. [1] In 1515 it comprised six tenements but it seems to have become a single farm in the C19. [2] The tithe map of 1839 shows six buildings in this location. All but one of the buildings (a three part building at ST05553592, labelled 'abc' on the tithe map) still appear to be extant in some form. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM7942 Serial: Dickinson, F.H.. 1889. Kirby's Quest for Somerset. 167.
- <2> SSO743 Article in serial: Aston, M. 1983. Deserted Farmsteads on Exmoor and the 1327 lay subsidy. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Society. 127. 96.
- <3> SEM7938 Map: 1839. Nettlecombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 055 359 (188m by 209m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NE |
| Civil Parish | NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=982828 (Original Monarch entry: 982828)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7727
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NE74
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 982828
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34557
Record last edited
Jul 10 2017 3:39PM
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