Summary
The interior castle bailey (118081) consists of a complex series of narrow terraces, between 3 m to 9 m wide. They are separated by steep scarps between 3.1–11.7 m in height. Possibly viticulture terraces.
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Most Recent Monitoring
None Recorded
Monument Types
- STRIP LYNCHET (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
A series of possible cultivation terraces occur on the south-east and south slopes of St. Michael's Hill. Possibly the result of viticulture.Originally SMR number 118081*.1
The interior of the bailey of the castle (118081) consists of a complex series of narrow terraces, between 3 m to 9 m wide, some of which have rounded out-turned ends. They are separated by steep scarps between 3.1–11.7 m in height (Fletcher 2000, 8). [sna62827]
References
- --- SNA62827 - Report: Bellamy Peter. July 2003. Montacute Historic Landscape Assessment.
- --- SNA62838 - National Trust Report: Fretwell, K.A.. 1988. The National Trust - Montacute - Park and Garden Survey.
- --- SZN10509 - Monograph: Robert Dunning. 1974. The Victoria History of the County of Somerset. 3.
- --- SZN48151 - Document: Martin Fletcher for National Monuments record. 2000. St Michael's Hill, Montacute, Somerset.
Other Statuses and References
None Recorded
Associated Events
- ENA3281 - Field Survey, Measured Survey by English Heritage April 2000
- ENA4587 - Field Survey, Montacute Historic Landscape Assessment July 2003
- ENA4598 - Field Survey, Montacute - Park and Garden Survey
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Related to: Site of Medieval Motte and Bailey Castle at Montacute (Monument) - 118081 / MNA138087