MEM25152 - Possible post-medieval field boundary southeast of Stratford Cottage (Monument)
Summary
Parallel positive linear anomalies flanking a negative anomaly were recorded during geophysical survey in 2021. They may represent a field boundary, but were thought more likely to be associated with modern ground disturbance.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Parallel positive linear anomalies flanking a negative anomaly were recorded during geophysical survey in 2021. They may represent a field boundary in the form of a bank flanked by ditches, but was thought more likely to be associated with modern ground disturbance. [1] The feature not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, or on the Tithe Map for Selworthy. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM341025 Report: Bampton, J.. 2021. Land west of Venn Plantation, Selworthy, Exmoor, Somerset: Results of a geophysical survey. South West Archaeology Ltd.. p11, 13, 14, 16. [Mapped feature: #47878 p16]
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7926 Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Rejected)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9194 4574 (34m by 27m) |
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Map sheet | SS94NW |
Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 7 2022 1:51PM
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