MMO1870 - Post-medieval footpaths or tracks south of Radsbury (Monument)

Summary

Two fragmentary short lengths of earthwork bank visible on aerial photographs are probably the remains of footpaths or tracks of post-medieval date, associated with the enclosure of the fields along the West Lyn River.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two fragmentary short lengths of earthwork bank visible on aerial photographs, centred on circa SS 7173 4557 on the northwestern slope of Ilkerton Ridge, Lynton and Lynmouth parish, are probably the remains of footpaths or tracks of post-medieval date. The banks run parallel to the field boundaries above the West Lyn River, and therefore post date the enclosure of the fields, presumably during the medieval period or later. [1-3] A footpath is depicted in this location on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, following the edge of the Common. [4] The path is also shown on the Tithe Map for Lynton and Lynmouth. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. SS 7145/10-11 (SFFO 540/846 033-4) (22 August 1952).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 (F20) 3158-9 (17 October 1952).
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33071 ]
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <6> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464754, Extant 16 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW106
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464754

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7173 4557 (62m by 65m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2021 2:13PM

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