Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHorsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm

Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm

England
List entry 1020438
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Somerset comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. The site preserves ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and settlement features characteristic of medieval rural communities, indicating organised agricultural exploitation of the landscape during this period. Located in the Somerset landscape, the monument demonstrates the pattern of medieval land use and habitation typical of the region during the medieval period, with its physical remains surviving as buried and upstanding archaeological features.

Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm?

Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Somerset comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020438.

Who is responsible for protecting Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm?

Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down End (2.3 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (2.5 km), Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock (2.7 km).

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