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List of scheduled monuments in West Somerset (H–Z)

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West Somerset was a local government district in the English county of Somerset. It merged with Taunton Deane to form Somerset West and Taunton on 1 April 2019. The council covered a largely rural area, with a population of 35,075[1] in an area of 740 square kilometres (290 sq mi).[2] According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics in 2009, the population of West Somerset had the oldest average age in the United Kingdom at 52.[3] The largest centres of population were the coastal towns of Minehead (population 10,000) and Watchet (4,400).

A scheduled monument is a nationally important archaeological site or monument which is given legal protection by being placed on a list (or "schedule") by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport; English Heritage takes the leading role in identifying such sites. The legislation governing this is the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. The term "monument" can apply to the whole range of archaeological sites, and they are not always visible above ground. Such sites have to have been deliberately constructed by human activity. They range from prehistoric standing stones and burial sites, through Roman remains and medieval structures such as castles and monasteries, to later structures such as industrial sites and buildings constructed for the World Wars or the Cold War.[4]

There are 201[note 1] scheduled monuments in West Somerset. Some of the oldest, particularly on Exmoor and the Quantock Hills are Neolithic, Bronze Age or Iron Age including hillforts, cairns, bowl barrows and other tumulis. More recent sites include several motte-and-bailey castles and church or village crosses which date from the Middle Ages. The geography with large numbers of streams is reflected by the number of packhorse and other bridges included in the list. The mining history of the area is also represented by several sections of the West Somerset Mineral Railway and associated ruins of mine buildings which are now scheduled. The most recent monuments are World War II pillboxes. The monuments are listed below using the titles given in the English Heritage data sheets.

Monuments

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Wood Barrow round barrow is included twice in the National Heritage List for England as it straddles the border between Somerset and Devon.
  2. ^ The date given is the date used by Historic England as significant for the initial building or that of an important part in the structure's description.
  3. ^ Sometimes known as OSGB36, the grid reference is based on the British national grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey.
  4. ^ The "List Entry Number" is a unique number assigned to each listed building and scheduled monument by Historic England.

References

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  5. ^ "Halscombe stone setting 790 m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 36851". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Grabbist Hillfort". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. English Heritage. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Holy well at St Pancras Chapel". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  9. ^ Historic England. "Horner Bridge (35858)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Huish Champflower Barrow". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  11. ^ Historic England. "Culbone Stone (35920)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Incised stone W of Stent Hill". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  13. ^ "MSO7891 - Culbone Stone, Culbone Hill". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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  16. ^ "Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy (eastern of two)". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  17. ^ "Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy (western of two)". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  18. ^ "Iron Age defended settlement, Furzebury Brake". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  19. ^ "Ironstone mine ventilation flue in Chargot Wood, 1150 m south west of Langham Farm". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  20. ^ "Katherine's Well". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  21. ^ "Kit Barrows Cairns". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  22. ^ "Kittuck stone setting and cairn, 200 m south west of Three Combes Foot". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  23. ^ "Lanacombe 1: a stone setting and two cairns on the east side of Lanacombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  24. ^ "Lanacombe 2: a stone setting and cairn on the east side of Lanacombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  25. ^ "Lanacombe 3: a stone setting and cairn on the east side of Lanacombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  26. ^ "Lanacombe 4: a stone setting on the ENE side of Lanacombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  27. ^ "Lanacombe 5: a stone alignment on the south east side of Lanacombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  28. ^ "Landacre Bridge". National heritage list for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
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  31. ^ "Later prehistoric defended enclosure, Long Wood". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  32. ^ "MSO9087 - Long Wood Enclosure". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
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  34. ^ "Leather Barrow". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  35. ^ "Lock up 60 m south east of St Mary's Church". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 8 December 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  36. ^ "Long Chains Combe North: a stone setting 120 m WNW of the sheepfold". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  37. ^ "Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380 m south west of the sheepfold". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  38. ^ Historic England. "Malmsmead Bridge (35099)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  39. ^ Historic England. "Malmsmead Bridge (1289346)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  40. ^ "Dunster Castle and gatehouse". Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  41. ^ Historic England. "Mounsey Castle (35638)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  42. ^ "Mounsey Castle". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. English Heritage. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  43. ^ "Mounsey Castle and associated outwork 100 m to the north". Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
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  45. ^ Ross, David. "Oare, Somerset Lorna Doone Country". Historic Somerset Guide. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  46. ^ Historic England. "Oare Bridge (35923)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  47. ^ "Old Barrow on Old Barrow Down". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  48. ^ "Oldbury (or Oldberry) Castle, NW of Dulverton". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. English Heritage. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  49. ^ Gathercole, Clare. "Dulverton" (PDF). English Heritage Extensive Urban Survey. Somerset County Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  50. ^ "Oldberry Castle, Oldbury Castle". Fortified England. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  51. ^ "Packhorse bridge 60 m north east of Royal Oak Farm". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  52. ^ "Packhorse bridge 75 m south east of The Old Vicarage". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  53. ^ "Porlock Allotment stone alignment and cairn, 450 m west of Porlock stone circle". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  54. ^ "Porlock Allotment 1: a stone alignment 450 m SSE of Black Barrow". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  55. ^ "Porlock Hill stone setting, 150 m north west of the cattle grid on the A39 at the top of Porlock Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  56. ^ "Post-medieval pottery kiln 360 m NNE of the Castle". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  57. ^ "Ralegh's Cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  58. ^ "Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310 m south east of Heather House". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  59. ^ "Kilve chantry, Kilve". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  60. ^ "Remains of St Andrew's Chapel, 80 m north west of Chapel Cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  61. ^ Historic England. "Rexy Barrow (35234)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  62. ^ "Ring cairn on West Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  63. ^ Historic England. "Road Castle (35715)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  64. ^ "Road Castle". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 20 June 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  65. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35030". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  66. ^ "Round barrow 720 m NNW of Spire Cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  67. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35331". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  68. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35331". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  69. ^ "Round barrow cemetery at Battle Gore immediately west of North Road". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  70. ^ "Round barrow cemetery incorporating Wambarrows on Winsford Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  71. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 36255". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  72. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35336". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  73. ^ "Round cairn 280 m south of Rex Stile Head". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  74. ^ "Round cairn 550 m north east of Joaney How Cairn". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  75. ^ "Round cairn 750 m south east of Joaney How Cairn". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  76. ^ "Round cairn 1000 m ESE of Joaney How Cairn". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  77. ^ "Round cairn cemetery, 570 m east of Selworthy Beacon". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  78. ^ "Round cairn cemetery on Dunkery Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  79. ^ "Round cairn known as Pixie's Mound". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  80. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 189581". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  81. ^ "Selworthy Beacon cairn". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  82. ^ Historic England. "Setta Barrow (35008)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  83. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35033". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  84. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35052". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  85. ^ Historic England. "Stone setting (1066024)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  86. ^ "St Leonard's Well". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
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  88. ^ Historic England. "Stogursey Castle (1057403)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  89. ^ Historic England. "Porlock Stone Circle (36228)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  90. ^ "MSO7898 - Porlock Stone Circle". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  91. ^ "Stone circle on Withypool Hill 670 m ESE of Portford Bridge". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  92. ^ "Stringston churchyard cross, Stringston - West Somerset". Heritage at Risk. Historic England. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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  94. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 189779". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  95. ^ "Swap Hill standing stone 200 m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  96. ^ "Swap Hill stone setting, 275 m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  97. ^ "Sweetworthy deserted medieval settlement". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  98. ^ "Sweetworthy Deserted Medieval Settlement". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. English Heritage. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
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  102. ^ "Sweetworthy Enclosure". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. English Heritage. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  103. ^ "Tarr Steps". Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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  109. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35951". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  110. ^ "The Whit Stones: two standing stones 230 m west of Whitstone Post". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  111. ^ "Yarn Market". Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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  116. ^ "Three bowl barrows on Black Hill, 590 m north west of Crowcombe Park Gate". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  117. ^ "Three round barrows on Withycombe Common, 360 m north of Fire Tower". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  118. ^ "Trendle Ring hillfort and associated outwork". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  119. ^ "Trendle Ring hillfort, Bicknoller Hill, Bicknoller". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  120. ^ Historic England. "Tripp Barrow (188448)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  121. ^ "Trout Hill 1: a stone setting on the north east end of Trout Hill 550 m south west of the foot bridge over Badgworthy Water". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  122. ^ "Trout Hill 2: a stone setting on the north east end of Trout Hill 610 m south of the foot bridge over Badgworthy Water". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  123. ^ "Trout Hill 3: a stone setting on the north east end of Trout Hill 850 m SSW of the foot bridge over Badgeworthy Water". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  124. ^ Historic England. "Two Barrows (35011)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  125. ^ "Two bowl barrows on Beacon Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  126. ^ "Two cairns on Great Hill, 470 m south and 750 m south west of Quantock Farm". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  127. ^ "Two cairns and two bowl barrows on Weacombe Hill, 440 m south of Bicknoller Post". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  128. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35896". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  129. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35893". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  130. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 188228". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  131. ^ "Two round cairns on Dunkery Hill, 390 m and 420 m south east of Rex Stile Head". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  132. ^ "Two standing stones and a mound 200 m WSW of Black Barrow, Hoscombe". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  133. ^ "Village cross 75 m north of St Andrew's Well". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  134. ^ "Remains of Village cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  135. ^ "Wayside cross 100 m south east of Doniford Farm". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  136. ^ "Wayside cross at junction of High Street and Bank Street". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  137. ^ Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge at NGR SS 8987 4608 (1174852)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  138. ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 35855". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  139. ^ "Wilmersham Common West: a stone row 120 m south east of the confluence of Chetsford and Embercombe waters". National heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  140. ^ "Wilmersham Common stone row 320 m south east of the confluence of Embercombe and Chetsford waters". National heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  141. ^ "Wiveliscombe Barrow". National heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  142. ^ Historic England. "Wood Barrow (35361)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  143. ^ "World War II pillbox 100 m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  144. ^ "World War II pillbox at Vale House, 120 m north east of Glasses Farm". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.