MSO12278 - Manor house site at Bickham (Monument)
Summary
This is presumably the site of the medieval manor house of Bickham and its chapel. It is not clear whether the current building incorporates any fabric from the manor house.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Biccombe was one of the manors which were anciently held of the castle of Dunster. Of the medieval manor house at Bickham nothing is now visible from the outside and nothing of interest within. The chapel wing disappeared within living memory. [1] Part of the medieval manor and chapel may be incorporated into the 17th Century L-plan house. [2] Bickham Manor is depicted and labelled on 2018 MasterMap data at SS 9502 4178. [3]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35347
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9502 4178 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 21 2020 11:07AM
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