Source/Archive record SEM8598 - Archaeological survey at Glenthorne in Countisbury, Devon and Oare, Somerset

Type Report
Title Archaeological survey at Glenthorne in Countisbury, Devon and Oare, Somerset
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2018
Hazel Riley report
ENPA project name ECP
Digital Object Identifier 10.5284/1082832

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Abstract/Summary

An archaeological survey along the proposed route of the new England Coast Path through the Glenthorne Estate on Exmoor recorded a number of structures associated with the 19th Century designed landscape around Glenthorne House. These include terraced walks with viewpoints, an ornamental gateway, a pinetum with original specimen trees, an icehouse and the remains of a previously unrecorded bath house.

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Referenced Monuments (5)

  • 19th Century footbridge in Yenworthy Combe (Building)
  • 19th Century pinetum at Glenthorne (Monument)
  • 19th Century terraced walk west of Stag's Head Wood (Monument)
  • Glenthorne Designed Landscape (Monument)
  • Post-medieval enclosures southeast of Glenthorne House (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • 2018: DBA; TS - Glenthorne Estate (England Coast Path)

Record last edited

Mar 28 2022 11:10AM