MMO1867 - Medieval or post-medieval lynchet or boundary bank west of Thornworthy (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A lynchet or boundary bank is visible on aerial photographs of the 1950s onwards as a levelled earthwork, Lynton and Lynmouth parish. The lynchet is centred on SS 7085 4566 and formed a field boundary on the crest of the combe above the Barbrook, approximately 150 metres to the southwest of Thornworthy. The curved earthwork roughly follows the contour of the combe side, but is also associated with other sinuous field boundaries in the environs of Thornworthy which have been interpreted as having possible medieval or post-medieval origins, and may be of a similar 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. RAF 540/910 (F20) 3161-2 (17 October 1952).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72065 188-9 (15 April 1972).
- <3>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33073 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464676, Extant 16 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1464676 (Original Monarch entry: 1464676)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW103
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464676
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7084 4566 (45m by 102m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 16 2021 2:09PM
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