MEM24475 - Post-medieval enclosure on Verney's Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A long rectangular enclosure to the south of Veryney's Allotment.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rectilinear enclosure bounded by a stone wall, mostly robbed out, is present within the southeast corner of Verney's Allotment. It is best preserved to the north where it is 1.5m wide and up to 0.3m high on its downhill side. The southern part of poorly preserved and the line of the former wall is now followed by a modern access track. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p. 17; no. 1. [Mapped feature: #44978 A rectilinear enclosure., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7799 3425 (486m by 426m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2021 3:23PM
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