Longforth Farm Explained

Longforth Farm
Map Type:Somerset
Coordinates:50.9869°N -3.2308°W
Location:Tonedale, Wellington
Region:Somerset
Built:12th century
Abandoned:14th century
Epochs:Bronze Age
Excavations: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, was uncovered during excavations in 2013 prior to the building of 500 new houses by Bloor Homes.[2]

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.[3] The floor tiles are similar to those at Glastonbury Abbey, while the pottery finds have been dated to between the 12th and 14th centuries.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Longforth Farm. Wessex Archaeology. 8 July 2013.
  2. Web site: Coming Soon...A superb collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Bloor Homes. 8 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130627120809/http://bloorhomes.com/developments/longforth-farm/. 27 June 2013. dead.
  3. Web site: Nichols. Karen. Mystery Medieval Archaeological Site Uncovered at Somerset Housing Development. Wessex Archaeology. 8 July 2013.
  4. News: Kennedy. Maev. Medieval ruins discovered in Somerset puzzle architects. 8 July 2013. Guardian. 8 July 2013.