MSO9257 - Post-medieval building in Mansley Combe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A roofless building is depicted on the 1st Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey mapping of 1889 ([1]). The site lies at SS 9043 4059 and comprises a very well preserved rectangular building, aligned north to south, measuring 8 metres by 2.5 metres internally. It is defined by coursed stone walls 0.9 metres wide and 0.6 metres high. Gaps in the west and east sides may mark original entrances, but these are now occupied by a path. A massive ash tree occupies the southeast corner of the building. The surrounding area is densely overgrown with bracken, but it appears that this structure is isolated; neither does it appear to be associated with the deserted medieval settlement 120 metres to the west (MSO9254). [2] The building is not shown on the Tithe Map for Cutcombe, suggesting it dates from post 1842. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889, Somerset 46(2).
- <2> SMO5111 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Field Investigators Comment. R Wilson-North 23 July 1997 RCHME Field Investigation.
- <3> SSO95 Map: 1842. Cutcombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1087964 (Pastscape entry: 1087964)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10237
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW96
- National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1087964
- Somerset SMR PRN: 16290
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9042 4059 (11m by 15m) |
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Map sheet | SS94SW |
Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 27 2020 9:19PM
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