MDE8268 - Possible deserted farmstead on northwest of North Challacombe (Monument)

Summary

A cropmark, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946, has been interpreted as the possible remains of a farmstead. There was no trace on the ground in 1993.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 5876 4782. Likely site of a deserted farm showing a possible parch mark building. [1-3] This parch mark noted by McDonnell [3] and visible on RAF Aerial Photographs [2,3] lies at SS 5870 4780 in improved pasture on a fairly steep south facing slope. There is no trace of a feature on the ground at this reference or in the surrounding area. [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]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. 106G/UK/1655/3176-7 (July 1946).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1977-1978. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. MAM 2658 (June 1978).
  • <3> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. Gazetteer Number SS5847a.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Sainsbury, I.S.S. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 24 March 1993.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 615370, Extant 20 October 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR (Devonshire): SS54NE/25
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17893
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20507
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 54 NE24
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 615370

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 5872 4780 (81m by 39m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS54NE
Civil Parish COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2021 5:00PM

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