Summary
On an early 16th century map, a gun platform is shown at this location on Hurlstone Point, but it seems that the map was for proposed works and were not carried out.
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Most Recent Monitoring
None Recorded
Monument Types
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
On early maps a 16 century gun platform is shown at this location on Hurlstone Point. Two banked enclosures are visible on aerial photographs, with a curving length of bank. A slight platform was found by the RCHME surveyors, reinforced with boulders and possibly unfinished.[1]
The gun platform referred to above (1) may have been mistakenly identified with the agricultural enclosures recorded in MNA141473. See Exmoor National Park HER record MSO8051, for further information and sources. (2)
It would seem that the 16th century tower depicted on the map was for proposed works and were not carried out. (3)
References
- <1> SZN48220 - Unpublished document: Isabel Richardson. 2001. Holnicote Estate Archaeological Survey, Somerset. 115403.
- <2> SNA69539 - Collection: Exmoor National Park Authority. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record (HER). MSO8051.
- <3> SNA69544 - Map: Unassigned. 1539. "The coste of England uppon Severne," being the whole north coast of Somersetshire; with the forts erected thereon; temp. Henry VIII ca. 1540.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External) (Exmoor NP HER): MSO8051
Associated Events
- ENA3149 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of the Holnicote Estate 2001
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
- Related to: Enclosures, Hurlston Point, Bossington, Holnicote Estate (Landscape) - 115303 / MNA141473