Balt Moor Wall

The Balt Moor Wall is a medieval defensive embankment located near Lyng in Somerset that stretches across the landscape. The structure varies between 6 and 10 meters wide and rises to heights of up to 2 meters in places.

The wall was built in the early 12th century and first appears in a charter signed by King Stephen between 1135 and 1154. In 1880 the Somerset Drainage Commission ordered the embankment to be encased in masonry to reinforce its structure.

Archaeological investigations in 1996 revealed medieval pottery fragments, providing insights into the historical activities around the structure.

The wall can be explored on foot as part of a walk through the surrounding Somerset countryside without difficulty. Visitors should expect open ground that can become muddy in wet weather and should dress accordingly for changing conditions.

Archaeological investigations in 1996 uncovered medieval pottery fragments that reveal human activity at the site in earlier times. These finds suggest the wall was used and maintained by people over an extended period.

Location: Lyng

GPS coordinates: 51.05740,-2.94588

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44