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| Name: | Medieval road in Dunster Park |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MSO11142 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 9950 4330 |
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| Parish: | CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
The road ran from Park Gate to meet the road between Minehead and Carhampton to the northeast of Skewer Cliff Wood. It fell out of use when the deer park was created.
Monument Type(s):
- ROAD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
A road ran from Gallox Cross northeast by Avelham Corner, Henstey Shibbercliff (Skewer Cliff) and Gilt Chapel close to the junction of Saltry Lane with the Carhampton to Minehead road. Prior of Dunster was responsible for its upkeep. The Deerpark put an end to its use and no traces remain. [1,2]
This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
<1> Dixon, J., 1980, Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton, 18 (Article in serial). SSO1043.
<2> Maxwell-Lyte, H.C., 1909, A History of Dunster and of the Families of Mohun & Luttrell, 342 (Monograph). SSO1299.
<3> Historic England, Various, National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry, 1119414, Extant 19 May 2022 (Digital archive). SEM7987.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1]XY | SSO1043 - Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 18. [Mapped feature: #34033 ] |
| [2] | SSO1299 - Monograph: Maxwell-Lyte, H.C.. 1909. A History of Dunster and of the Families of Mohun & Luttrell. 2. 342. |
| [3] | SEM7987 - Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1119414, Extant 19 May 2022. |
Related records
| MSO9086 | Related to: Dunster Old Park (Monument) |
Other References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9116
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE52
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1119414
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33461
| Date Last Edited: | May 19 2022 1:22PM |
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