Longforth Farm

Longforth Farm

Site visit during excavations, July 2013
Shown within Somerset
Location Tonedale, Wellington
Region Somerset
Coordinates 50°59′13″N 3°13′51″W / 50.98694°N 3.23083°W / 50.98694; -3.23083Coordinates: 50°59′13″N 3°13′51″W / 50.98694°N 3.23083°W / 50.98694; -3.23083
Area 0.4 hectares (0.99 acres)
History
Founded 12th century
Abandoned 14th century
Periods Bronze Age
Site notes
Excavation dates 2013
Archaeologists Wessex Archaeology
Ownership Bloor Homes

Longforth Farm, on the outskirts of Wellington, Somerset, England, is the site of a Bronze Age landscape and an extensive medieval structure.[1]

The previously unknown site, which covers 0.4 hectares (0.99 acres),[2] was uncovered during excavations in 2013 prior to the building of 500 new houses by Bloor Homes.[3]

The stone foundations, which are covered in decorated tiles are laid out around courtyards. The remains of roof slates and glazed ceramic roof tiles have also been found.[4] The floor tiles are similar to those at Glastonbury Abbey, while the pottery finds have been dated to between the 12th and 14th centuries.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Longforth Farm". Wessex Archaeology. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  2. 1 2 Kennedy, Maev (8 July 2013). "Medieval ruins discovered in Somerset puzzle architects". Guardian. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "Coming Soon...A superb collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes". Bloor Homes. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  4. ↑ Nichols, Karen. "Mystery Medieval Archaeological Site Uncovered at Somerset Housing Development". Wessex Archaeology. Retrieved 8 July 2013.

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