MEM22567 - Post-medieval relict hedgebank on Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval relict field boundary was visible during field investigation in 2012. This feature is similar to MEM22566, though the relationship between the two is unknown.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A relict hedgebank was noted during a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, undertaken by South West Archaeology as part of the Exmoor Mires Project. This was seen to be enclosing the northeast corner of Deer Park and is substantial in places, with the hedgebank measuring 2 to 3 metres wide, with a ditch on the upslope side. There is a remnant beech hedge on the southern slopes of the combe and the feature is heavily eroded in places, suggesting it was built of peat rather than mineral soil in places. The bank is not stone faced and its relationship with MEM22566 has been lost. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, which included this site. Noted was a relict field boundary similar to MEM22566, though the relationship between the two is unknown. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Deer Park, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 13, 18-20, 46.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Deer Park, Exmoor. 8, 9, 15, 28.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(226)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7697 3832 (434m by 654m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:36PM

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