Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm

Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm

England
List entry 1014432
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm, is a medieval routeway in Somerset. The Abbot's Way is a substantial trackway that served to connect Glastonbury Abbey with the monks' outlying lands and properties across the surrounding landscape, forming an important part of the abbey's administrative and economic network. The section survives as a holloway or sunken lane, a characteristic feature of medieval tracks created by centuries of use by foot traffic, wheeled vehicles, and livestock. The route reflects the abbey's considerable territorial holdings and the necessity of regular communication and resource management across its widespread holdings during the medieval period.

Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014432. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm?

Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm, is a medieval routeway in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014432.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm?

Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar 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 1014432.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of the Abbot's Way trackway, 500m WSW of Honeygar Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 250m ESE of Station House (1.6 km), Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 650m east of Canada Farm (2 km), Sections of the Sweet Track, the Post Track and associated remains 500m north east of Moorgate Farm (2.6 km).

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