MMO1763 - Post-medieval field system northeast of Holdstone Farm (Monument)

Summary

Several post-medieval field boundaries are visible as a series of earthworks in a field. They are not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map, and probably relate to the enclosure of Holdstone Down in the 19th Century.

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Full Description

Several post-medieval field boundaries are visible as a series of earthworks in a field to the northeast of Holdstone Farm. Centred at approximately SS 6162 4733, 3 linear banks are visible forming the corners of two rectangular fields measuring 115 metres by 123 metres, and 110 metres by 90 metres. They are aligned in the same pattern as other extant fields in the area, dividing an extant field into three smaller enclosures. They are not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map, and probably relate to the enclosure of Holdstone Down in the 19th Century. It is likely they were removed sooner after construction in order to create a larger field. Comparison with the Inclosure Map and Apportionment for Combe Martin should reveal whether these field are related to this phase of 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1501 4425 (13 May 1946).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 NW. MD002171.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1461474, Extant 8 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NW75
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1461474

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6162 4733 (285m by 260m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS64NW
Civil Parish COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 8 2021 8:35PM

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