Archaeological Observation, Somerset
On behalf of the English Heritage Trust, groundworks were monitored for a timber-framed pavilion at Cleeve Abbey Somerset to safeguard a 13th -century tiled pavement regarded as being of European significance.
In Brief
Client:
English Heritage Trust
Sector:
Built Heritage
Services:
Location:
Cleeve Abbey Somerset
Key Points
- Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Grade I Listed Building
- 12th century abbey with 13th century tiled pavement of European significance
Summary
Cleeve Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument founded in 1198 and the pavement represents a survival of the 13th -century Refectory building.
Late medieval pottery was recovered together with glazed roof tile and oyster shell.
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Results
The archaeological Planning Condition was Discharged
