MSO11320 - Blackford deserted farmstead, Luccombe (Monument)

Summary

The medieval farmstead of Blackford was shown as a small farm of 24 acres on the Stoke Pero Tithe Map of 1841. Only a cottage now remains, which is thought to date to the early 17th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Adam de Blakeford mentioned in 1327 Lay Subsidy Roll. [1] [SS 8628 4401] Blackford (NAT). [2] Small enclosures shown on Ordnance Survey Archaeological Division 6 inch map. [3] Cottage and a few earthworks seen. [4] Stoke Pero tithe map shows a small farm here of 24 acres, with an L shaped building. The site is labelled Blackford. [5,6] The 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map a linear range subdivided into three buildings arranged northeast to southwest. This appears to be the same range shown on the Tithe Map, with the loss of the southeastern wing that formed the L shape. The central part of the row has a small extension to the southeast. The site is labelled Blackford. [7] Early 17th Century house. [8] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [9,10] The row of buildings shown on historic mapping still appears to be extant. It is still labelled Blackford. [11]

Sources/Archives (11)

  • <1> Serial: Dickinson, F.H.. 1889. Kirby's Quest for Somerset. 180.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS84SE.
  • <4> Unassigned: Aston, M. 01.03.77. Somerset County Council. Site visit, 12 February 1977.
  • <5> 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. 94.
  • <6> Map: 1841. Stoke Pero Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <7> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <8> Report: Unknown. Unknown. Volume: Blackford, Luccombe. RCHME.
  • <9> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36078, Updated 14 March 2022.
  • <10> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 524509, Extant 16 March 2022.
  • <11> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7350
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7410
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW65
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE43
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NBR Index Number: 44458
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36078
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 524509
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33675

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8627 4398 (57m by 157m)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 16 2022 3:59PM

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