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

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

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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