MEM15544 - 19th Century landscaping wall in Yearnor Wood (Monument)
Summary
A section of stone faced walling, probably part of the 19th century landscaping by the Ashley Combe Estate.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A 50 metre long stretch of moss covered stone faced walling on the north facing slopes of Yearnor Wood. The wall survives to a height of circa 80 centimetres. It is probably part of the 19th Century landscaping carried out by the Ashley Combe Estate. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM7026 Report: McDonnell, R. + Faxon, K.. 2002. Culbone Woodlands: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey for Management Purposes. P.34.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Report Site Reference: CW012 SEM7026
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 852 481 (41m by 19m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 5:10PM
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