MMO1850 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundaries on Doverhay Down (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A number of medieval or post-medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on the west slopes of Doverhay Down. Centred at approximately SS 8836 4526, three banks are visible, two running approximately east to west downslope, and one running north to south, along the slope. The southernmost bank, running downslope, measures 165 metres long. The second bank, at SS 8840 4535 runs downslope for 130 metres, where it joins the third bank running along the slope. It then continues downslope for 120 metres. The third bank, which curves along the slope in a north to south direction, measures 200 metres before fading out. All the banks measure between 1.5 and 2.5 metres wide. The boundaries are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, and it seems likely that they were part of an abandoned attempt to enclose the moor. They were clearly abandoned prior to the publication of the map, but otherwise it is difficult to be more precise regarding date. [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/79013 210-211 (17 April 1979).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7557 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NE. MD002174. [Mapped feature: #32663 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1463419, Extant 21 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1463419 (Original Monarch entry: 1463419)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE162
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1463419
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8838 4527 (285m by 315m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84NE |
Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 21 2022 4:18PM
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