MMO1601 - Medieval or post-medieval ditched field boundaries northwest of Little Blackford (Monument)

Summary

Ditched field boundaries of possible medieval or post-medieval date are visible on aerial photographs as cropmarks.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Ditched field boundaries of possible medieval or post-medieval date are visible on aerial photographs as cropmarks, approximately 300 metres to the northwest of Little Blackford, Selworthy parish, at circa SS 921 455. The possible field boundaries are defined by parallel cropmarks, less than one metre wide and 3 to 4 metres apart. No field boundaries are marked in this location on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of circa 1889, therefore the cropmark features probably predate this publication. The field boundary cropmarks are visible in a field of what appears to be improved pasture; cropmark evidence of improvement activity in the form of narrow ridge and furrow of probable post-medieval date visible thoughout the field has not been transcribed. [1-3] These former boundaries appear to accord with those shown on Selworthy Tithe Map. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 58/5159 (F21) 0179-180 (4 June 1960).
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 NW. MD002167. [Mapped feature: #42929 ]
  • <4> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW206
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1459926

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9218 4551 (205m by 216m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 15 2020 1:13PM

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