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Longforth Farm

Coordinates: 50°59′13″N 3°13′51″W / 50.98694°N 3.23083°W / 50.98694; -3.23083
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Longforth Farm
Site visit during excavations, July 2013
Longforth Farm is located in Somerset
Longforth Farm
Shown within Somerset
LocationTonedale, Wellington
RegionSomerset
Coordinates50°59′13″N 3°13′51″W / 50.98694°N 3.23083°W / 50.98694; -3.23083
Area0.4 hectares (0.99 acres)
History
Founded12th century
Abandoned14th century
PeriodsBronze Age
Site notes
Excavation dates2013
ArchaeologistsWessex Archaeology
OwnershipBloor 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

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  1. ^ "Longforth Farm". Wessex Archaeology. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. 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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