MMO1867 - Medieval or post-medieval lynchet or boundary bank west of Thornworthy (Monument)

Summary

A lynchet or boundary bank is visible on aerial photographs of the 1950s onwards as a levelled earthwork. It is associated with other field boundaries in the area that have been interpreted as being of possible medieval or post-medieval date.

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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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 (F20) 3161-2 (17 October 1952).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72065 188-9 (15 April 1972).
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33073 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464676, Extant 16 December 2021.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW103
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464676

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7084 4566 (45m by 102m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2021 2:09PM

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