MMO1063 - Post-medieval field system on Summerway and The Allotments (Monument)

Summary

A field system with ridge and furrow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964. It is likely to be post-medieval in date.

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Type and Period (3)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Fragments of a banked field system with narrow ridge and furrow (possibly steam ploughed) on Summerway and The Allotments. This field system, which is likely to be post-medieval in date, is visible on vertical aerial photographs. A subcircular enclosure is also visible at SS 9074 3319, immediately to the south of Edbrooke Hill Gate, which is probably contemporary with the field system. [1-4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 2159-60 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4033-4 (19 May 1947).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 0269-71 (27 April 1964).
  • <4>XY Archive: 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201. [Mapped feature: #34966 ]
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1134097, Extant 1 February 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8618
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW93
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134097

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9061 3328 (1230m by 812m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 1 2022 4:34PM

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