MMO1198 - Post-medieval field system on Porlock Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The remains of a field system lie on Porlock Common, centred at SS 855 465. The field system probably represents post-medieval exploitation of the Common, although it is not shown on the 1809 map of the area. [1,2] A probable post-medieval field system is visible on aerial photographs and at ground level in the northeast of Porlock Common. Centred at SS 8493 4657, up to five field boundaries are visible, forming regular rectangular fields.The banks vary in length from 30 to 90 metres long, and in width from 1 to 2 metres wide. They are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting the enclosure attempt was abandoned prior to publication. [3-5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SEM341003 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1809. Geological Survey of Great Britain: Bridgwater Bay. Unknown.
- <2> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998.
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. ENPA Infra Red False Colour photography 64/88 102-03 (1988).
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <5>XY SMO7557 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NE. MD002174. [Mapped feature: #40724 ]
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1174189, Extant 15 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1174189 (Original Monarch entry: 1174189)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE85
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1174189
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8492 4659 (250m by 156m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84NW |
Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2022 11:49AM
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