Packhorse Bridge, West Luccombe Farm, Holnicote Estate

Record ID:  115399 / MNA165207
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: Scheduled Monument, Listed Building: Grade II*
NT Property:  Holnicote Estate; South West
Civil Parish:  Luccombe; West Somerset; Somerset
Grid Reference:  SS 8987 4610
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Summary

West Luccombe packhorse bridge spans the Horner Water opposite and south of Burrowhayes Farm, and south of West Luccombe.

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Monument Types

  • PACKHORSE BRIDGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

West Luccombe packhorse bridge spans the Horner Water opposite and south of Burrowhayes Farm, and south of West Luccombe. It has one pointed arch, the abutments are splayed and the parapets swept back each side. The road surface is cobbled. Condition: good. Though some repairs are needed, these are in hand (2001). [1-2]

References

  • SNA65401 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2008. West Luccombe Farm Archaeological Survey. 115399.

  • SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115399. [Mapped feature: #183956 ]

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Other Statuses and References

  • HER/SMR Reference (External) (Exmoor NP HER): MSO7319

Associated Events

  • ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
  • ENA7030 - Field Survey, West Luccombe Farm Archaeological Survey 2008

Associated Finds

None Recorded

Related Records

  • Related to: Hacketty Way Bridge, Packhorse Bridge, Horner, Holnicote Estate (Monument) - 115400 / MNA165208