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| Name: | Medieval castle tower (later folly) at Dunster Castle |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MSO10037 |
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| Type of Record: | Building |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 9913 4353 |
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| Parish: | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
An 18th Century folly in the grounds of Dunster Castle was constructed from the remains of a 13th Century tower in the curtain wall.
Monument Type(s):
- TOWER (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD? to 2050 AD)
- FOLLY (AD 18th Century to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
Description
A D-shaped stone tower lies in the grounds of Dunster Castle at SS 9914 4354. It is approximately 8m square with red sandstone walls 1.5m thick. It has 6 large window openings, no roof but a crenallated top. The tower is connected to a short length of curtain wall (all that remains of the wall which encircled the bailey in medieval times). It was restored in the 18th century as part of the landscaping of the grounds of Dunster Castle. [1]
A heritage statement for the building was prepared as part of a planning application intended to seek consent for repair works to the structure in 2019. [2]
The tower is indicated but not labelled on 2018 MasterMap data. [3]
This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
<1> Riley, H., Field Investigators Comments, RCHME Field Investigation, 1998 (Unpublished document). SMO7322.
<2> Gibson, G., 2019, Heritage Statement incorporating Design & Access Statement, Lighting Assessment and Site Waste Management Plan (Report). SEM8755.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 2018, MasterMap (Map). SEM8545.
<4> Historic England, Various, National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry, 1156317, Extant 19 May 2022 (Digital archive). SEM7987.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1] | SMO7322 - Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998. |
| [2] | SEM8755 - Report: Gibson, G.. 2019. Heritage Statement incorporating Design & Access Statement, Lighting Assessment and Site Waste Management Plan. |
| [3]XY | SEM8545 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #34634 ] |
| [4] | SEM7987 - Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1156317, Extant 19 May 2022. |
Related records
| MSO9460 | Part of: 18th Century gardens at Dunster Castle (Monument) |
| MSO9412 | Part of: Dunster Castle (Building) |
Other References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9483
- Local List Status (Rejected)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE109
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- National Trust HER Record: MNA176625
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1156317
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13474
| Date Last Edited: | May 19 2022 2:55PM |
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