MMO1934 - Medieval and post-medieval field boundaries east of Manor Farm (Monument)

Summary

Several small lengths of relict field boundary are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks. The earthworks are probable medieval and post-medieval in origin.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three small lengths of relict field boundary are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks to the east of Manor Farm, Cheriton, Brendon parish, centred on circa SS 7394 4675. The northernmost earthwork, centred on SS 7393 4680, is up to 9 metres wide and approaching 50 metres in length. It is probably a relict extension of the extant curvilinear boundary to the south, of probable medieval origin. The two southern earthworks are much narrower and more regular in appearance and are probably post-medieval subdivisions of the earlier field system. [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 CPE/UK/1980 (F20) 3049-51 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 056-7 (12 March 1995).
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33043 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465314, Extant 10 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW139
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465314

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7394 4677 (64m by 123m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 10 2022 9:34AM

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