MMO1890 - Medieval and post-medieval field boundaries west of North Furzehill Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Evidence of two possible former field boundaries to the west of North Furzehill Farm can be seen as levelled earthworks on aerial photographs. On slightly different alignments and therefore most likely of different date. The westernmost boundary, at SS 7235 4516, slightly curved and matching the orientation of an extant hedgerow 70 metres to its northwest, was probably constructed in the medieval period. The eastern boundary is straighter and aligned on an extant and probably post-medieval boundary to the north, and is likely to be similar in date. Neither boundary is marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and was therefore probably removed prior to 1889. It is possible their removal coincided with a phase of agricultural improvement that included the construction of the catch-water system immediately to the north which can be seen to cut both earthworks. [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 540/931 (F20) 3037-8 (8 November 1952).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33062 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464930, Extant 16 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1464930 (Original Monarch entry: 1464930)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW115
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464930
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7236 4515 (56m by 103m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 16 2021 2:44PM
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