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63 Liney Road, Westonzoyland |
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Avon Archaeology Limited unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
A Heritage Impact Assessment plus archaeological evaluation at 63 Liney Road, Westonzoyland, Somerset TA7 0EU. This project involved both a Heritage Impact Assessment and an Archaeological Evaluation of land at 63 Liney Road, Westonzoyland, Somerset. The Heritage Impact Assessment examined the site and surrounding landscape and included a detailed desk-based study of the historical setting of the site. It concluded that although the site lies within the wider landscape of the Battle of Sedgemoor it does not present visually as a continuation of the battlefield. Neither was there significant evidence to suggest it played a role in the battle.
The evaluation opened two trenches within the proposed development site. A single stratified feature, a possible ditch, was identified but no dating evidence for it was found. It is possible, therefore that it may be contemporary with the Battle of Sedgemoor but there is equally no evidence to recommend such an assumption. As part of the evaluation a metal detector survey of the site was undertaken, it too found no obvious evidence that the site had formed part of a battlefield.
In conclusion the report finds that there is no compelling heritage case against development for domestic purposes, provided it is congruous with the vernacular character of the area. However, further investigation of the ditch feature recorded in the evaluation may be beneficial. |
Author: |
Emma Ings
Potter Kevin
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Avon Archaeology Limited
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Year of Publication: |
2021
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Somerset |
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Sedgemoor |
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England |
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Westonzoyland |
Grid Reference: 335485, 135421 (Easting, Northing)
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avonarch2-410203 |
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AAL20-21.327 |
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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20 May 2022 |