MMO1865 - Medieval strip fields south of Thornworthy (Monument)

Summary

Strip fields of probable medieval date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1952. The strip fields may be associated with a former, larger settlement at Thornworthy.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Strip fields of probable medieval date are visible as linear earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Thornworthy, Lynton and Lynmouth parish, centred approximately on SS 7114 4568. The linear earthworks are between 3 and 9 metres wide and are probably the ploughed down or otherwise levelled boundary banks between strip fields of medieval date, held in severalty from formerly larger settlement at Thornworthy. The banks are aligned roughly northeast to southwest, are slightly curved in shape and define strips between 10 and 30 metres wide. They may be of a similar date to, and possibly associated with, a square enclosure to the northwest. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/931 (F20) 4041-2 (8 November 1952).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33075 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464630, Extant 16 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW101
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464630

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7116 4568 (188m by 275m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2021 2:03PM

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