MEM15430 - Possible post-medieval enclosure north of Little Comfort Wood (Monument)
Summary
A low earthwork bank, possibly the remains of a small enclosure.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A low earthwork bank circa 1 metre high and 1.5 metres wide, immediately to the north of Little Comfort Wood. The earthwork is possibly the remains of a small enclosure, accessed via a break in the boundary hedge bank that forms the northen edge of Little Comfort Wood. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SEM6768 Report: Cannell, J.. 2002. Exmoor Iron, Sherracombe Ford 2002: Area Reconnaissance Survey - 1. P.4; 13. [Mapped feature: #35324 ]
- <2> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. P.55-66.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7143 3579 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 8 2020 4:43PM
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