MMO1649 - Post-medieval field system above Deddy Combe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several field boundaries of probable post-medieval date are visible on aerial photographs as a series of earthworks on a steep north facing slope above Deddy Combe. The boundaries, centred at circa SS 8082 4751 run in a north to south direction downslope and appear to form roughly rectangular enclosures, covering an area of approximately 7 hectares. They are not shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting that they had gone out of use by this time, and therefore probably represent a pre 19th Century attempt at enclosure. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72065 082 (15 April 1972).
- <2> SEM6705 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1896. County Series, First Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1890.
- <3>XY SMO7549 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped features: #47870 ; #47871 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460598, Extant 23 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1460598 (Pastscape entry: 1460598)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW87
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460598
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8083 4751 (583m by 263m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS84NW |
Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2022 5:00PM
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