MMO1074 - Medieval ridge and furrow at Highercombe or Higher Combe (Monument)

Summary

Possible medieval or later ridge and furrow is visible as slight earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Possible medieval or later ridge and furrow at Highercombe is visible as slight earthworks on vertical aerial photographs. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1161-2 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9396
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW104
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1134108

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9051 3053 (112m by 137m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 5 2017 2:31PM

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