MMO1703 - Medieval or post-medieval subrectangular enclosure south of Cloud Farm (Monument)

Summary

A subrectangular bank defined enclosure of possible medieval or post-medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 onwards. It may have been a stock enclosure or small outfield.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A subrectangular bank defined enclosure of possible medieval or post-medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 onwards, centred on circa SS 7950 4650, approximately 150 metres to the south of Cloud Farm, Oare parish. The banks are somewhat curvilinear in shape defining an enclosure roughly 60 metres square with an internal area of less than 0.5 hectares. Located on the steep combe side above Badgeworthy Water it may have been used as a stock enclosure or small outfield associated with Cloud Farm. Field boundaries similar in character can also be seen to the north and south. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1655 (F20) 3083-4 (11 July 1946).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 126-7 (12 March 1995).
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NE. MD002168. [Mapped feature: #33109 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1461167, Extant 7 December 2021.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE89
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1461167

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7947 4650 (87m by 91m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NE
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 7 2021 4:13PM

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