MMO1901 - Post-medieval field boundary east of North Furzehill (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork bank visible on aerial photographs is probably the remains of a field boundary of post-medieval date, probably laid out during the post-medieval enclosure of Furzehill Common.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An earthwork bank visible on aerial photographs to the east of North Furzehill, at circa SS 7306 4500, is probably the remains of a field boundary of post-medieval date. Although not marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, it is on a similar alignment to a boundary to the south which is. In contrast to a number of curvilinear boundaries to the west, which are thought to be medieval in origin, this earthwork is very straight and was probably laid out during the post-medieval enclosure of Furzehill Common. [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) 3035-6 (8 November 1952).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33056 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1464998, Extant 17 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW121
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1464998

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7304 4498 (74m by 44m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 17 2021 10:40AM

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