MSO11270 - Lower Thorne Farm, Exford (Building)
Summary
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Deserted farm site. Shown on 1840 tithe map south of Higher Thorn but has now disappeared. [1,2] Despite Aston's assertion the site still exists and is marked on all subsequent maps. [3] The farmhouse is described as long and low, possibly including ancient elements and possibly of listable quality. It was refenestrated in the 20th Century. Schofield notes a few little rubble buildings scattered in an informal group beside the house. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SSO205 Map: 1840. Exford Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <2> SSO742 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. 93.
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. C Webster, Somerset County Council, 31 January 2002.
- <4> SEM6996 Report: Schofield, J.. 1997. Exmoor Farmsteads: An evaluation of old steadings within Exmoor National Park. Farm reference 259.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974441, Extant 23 August 2021.
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=974441 (Original Monarch entry: 974441)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6754
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 NW29
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974441
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33611
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8433 3827 (134m by 143m) |
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Map sheet | SS83NW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2021 4:11PM
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