MEM24792 - Post-medieval field boundaries around North and South Ley (Monument)
Summary
Several linear earthwork features, thought to be old field boundaries, were noted on historic aerial photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A group of four fairly large banks, suggested to be old field boundaries, were noted on aerial photographs. [1-3] Two of these are shown as boundaries on the Exford Tithe Map [4] and OS 1st Edition map [5].
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 4313 (April 1947).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71-178 85/9330 (September 1971).
- <3>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8438C. [Mapped features: #46333 SS8438C; #46334 SS8438C; #46335 SS8438C; #46336 SS8438C]
- <4> SSO205 Map: 1840. Exford Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <5> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8429 3877 (269m by 408m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83NW |
| Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2019 5:58PM
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