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Monument Number 1119230
Hob Uid: 1119230
Location : Somerset Somerset West and Taunton Minehead Without
Grid Ref : SS9305048600
Summary : A possible Medieval settlement site is visible as a level terrace. The terrace is located on the north slope of the coastal ridge. A rectangular area defined by a low bank encloses an area 100m x 40m. Within this the ground is irregular with some stone on the surface although no clear buildings are apparent. It is reported to be one of the possible sites of Mene, the Domesday Manor.
More information : A level terrace on the north slope of the coastal ridge immediately above the coastal slope is reported. A rectangular area defined by a low bank encloses an area 100m x 40m. Within this the ground is irregular with some stone on the surface although no clear buildings are apparent. It is reported to be one of the possible sites of Mene, the Domesday Manor. (1-2) The possible Medieval settlement site referred to above (1-2) is visible as irregular earthworks on aerial photographs but no structures are visible and the earthworks could easily be natural. (3-4)

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Source Number : 1
Source : Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments
Source details : Burrow I SCPD 22.05.1979
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Source Number : 2
Source : Somerset archaeology and natural history : the proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
Source details : Parish Survey - Minehead Without
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Source Number : 3
Source : RCHME/EH/HE Aerial Photographers comment
Source details : Amanda Dickson/07-MAY-2007/English Heritage: Gloucestershire County Coucil: Severn Estuary NMP, Rapid Coastal Zone Assesment
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Source Number : 4
Source : Vertical aerial photograph reference number
Source details : RAF/106G/UK/1655 4010-4009 11-JUL-1946
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Manor House
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Terrace, Natural Feature
Evidence : Earthwork

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Somerset)
External Cross Reference Number : 33819
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SS 94 NW 65
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Related Activities :

Associated Activities : Primary, GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: SEVERN ESTUARY NMP, RAPID COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY
Activity type : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION
Start Date : 2006-04-10
End Date : 2008-11-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1119230