MMO1788 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary east of Kipscombe Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A cropmark visible on aerial photographs some 220 metres to the east of Kipscombe Farm at approximately SS 7626 4960, is probably evidence for a former field boundary of medieval date. The cropmark continues the curvilinear line of an extant field boundary immediately to the northwest, belonging to Kipscombe Farm. The field system surrounding Kipscombe Farm is probably earlier than the current farmhouse, which is of 17th Century origin and is interpreted here as the location of an earlier settlement, probably a hamlet of medieval date. The cropmark recorded here is probably forming over the remains of an abandoned field boundary, potentially indicative of a failed medieval phase of enclosure on Countisbury Common associated with the former hamlet. [1-2] The field boundary is not depicted on the Countisbury Tithe Map, nor on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [3-5] This boundary may be the western of the two discussed in MDE20775. [6] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [7]
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS-95026 084 (12 March 1995).
- <2>XY SMO7551 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NE. MD002168. [Mapped feature: #42814 ]
- <3> SEM8072 Map: <1841. Countisbury Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <6> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 19 April 2016.
- <7> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1461878, Extant 9 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1461878 (Pastscape entry: 1461878)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NE134
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1461878
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7625 4959 (88m by 157m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NE |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 9 2021 2:43PM
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