Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm

Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm

England
List entry 1020016
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm is a dispersed settlement site of medieval date located in Somerset. The site comprises two discrete occupation areas identified through archaeological survey and fieldwork, positioned at measured distances from the farm itself. The settlement represents typical medieval rural settlement patterns characteristic of the Somerset landscape, where communities established themselves across the wider agricultural hinterland rather than in concentrated nucleated villages. The precise nature of the structures and extent of occupation at each location would require further archaeological investigation to establish the full chronological range and functional character of the settlement during the medieval period.

Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020016. View the official record →

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What is Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm?

Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm is a dispersed settlement site of medieval date located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020016.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm?

Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford 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 1020016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard (2 km), Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place (2.9 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (3 km).

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