 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; -3.23083 |
| 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.
The previously unknown site, which covers 0.4 hectares (0.99 acres), was uncovered during excavations in 2013 prior to the building of 500 new houses by Bloor Homes.
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. The floor tiles are similar to those at Glastonbury Abbey, while the pottery finds have been dated to between the 12th and 14th centuries.
References
- "Longforth Farm". Wessex Archaeology. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- ^ Kennedy, Maev (8 July 2013). "Medieval ruins discovered in Somerset puzzle architects". Guardian. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- "Coming Soon...A superb collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes". Bloor Homes. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- Nichols, Karen. "Mystery Medieval Archaeological Site Uncovered at Somerset Housing Development". Wessex Archaeology. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
External links
- BBC News, "Medieval site discovered near Wellington", 8 July 2013
- Somerset County Gazette, "Medieval 'manor house' unearthed at Longforth Farm development in Wellington", 8 July 2013
- Western Morning News, "Unexplained - The Riddle of the Somerset Sands mansion", 9 July 2013