MDE8247 - Medieval or post-medieval routeways on Molland Common (Monument)

Summary

A subcircular trackway, probably a recent equestrian course, was recorded on an aerial photograph of 1976. It appears to be masking a fragmentary system of hollow ways and tracks used for access to Molland Common.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Low banks or a regular trackway forming part of a large subcircular course. Possibly a horse training course or exercise track. Visible on aerial photographs dating to 1977 on Cussacombe Common. [1,2] SS 799 299. Fragmentary remains of hollow ways and tracks survive in this area; they were used for access to Molland Common. The area of the National Grid Reference provided has been disturbed by recent vehicle ruts, and by an ?equestrian course, which is clearly visible on recent aerial photographs. [3,4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5,6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1977-1978. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. MAM 12/019 (May 1977).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7929A, SS7930B, SS8029A, SS8030A.
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. Meridian (26 June 1976) NLAP No 7397.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 15 December 1992.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 604900, Extant 15 November 2021.
  • <6> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 604909, Extant 15 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR (Devonshire): 20
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17877
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18359
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 18367
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/540
  • Devon SMR: SS82NW/21
  • Devon SMR: SS83SW/8
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20491
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20835
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20843
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE8254
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 72 NE6
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 82 NW16
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 604900
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 604909

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 800 301 (725m by 474m)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2021 10:45PM

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