MMO1960 - Medieval field boundaries east of Barbrook (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two possible former field boundaries of probable medieval date are visible on aerial photographs of the 1950s. The boundaries can be seen as very low earthwork banks under scrub vegetation on a northwest facing valley slope above the West Lyn River, centred on circa SS 7180 4778, to the east of Barbrook. The first appear to be less than 2 metres wide and is broken at several points along its length. Centred at circa SS 7176 4771, it runs up the valley side in a south-easterly direction for approximately 150, its curvilinear in form, potentially supporting an interpretation of a medieval origin. The second, some 80 metres to the northeast at SS 7184 4774 may form the corner of a small enclosure or field, possibly abutting the lane known as Beggars Roost. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 (F20) 3085-6 (17 October 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33011 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465599, Extant 4 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1465599 (Original Monarch entry: 1465599)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW165
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465599
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7177 4773 (99m by 151m) 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
Jan 4 2022 4:12PM
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