MEM24128 - Medieval or post-medieval holloway southeast of Emmett's Grange (Monument)

Summary

A hollow way in the form of a linear depression with quite sharply defined edges starts at a gateway and crosses Kinsford Water. It was noted during field survey in 2011.

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 7581 3641, SS 7578 3646. Linear depression with quite sharply defined edges, c. 3.0 metres wide and c. 0.5 metres deep, orientated northwest to southeast. It is most likely a hollow way starting at the gateway to the field to the south and crossing Kinsford Water and continuing across the boggy ground in the bottom of the valley to the north. [1] No features are depicted here on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p31. [Mapped feature: #44357 ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Report Site Reference: 100 SEM7641

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7579 3643 (46m by 52m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 25 2018 6:13PM

Feedback?

Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.