MMO1993 - Medieval field boundary southwest of Park Farm (Monument)

Summary

A curvilinear field boundary of probable medieval origin is visible on aerial photographs as a levelled earthwork. The levelled boundary was probably part of an extant field boundary which can be seen extending to the east.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A curvilinear field boundary of probable medieval origin is visible on aerial photographs as a levelled earthwork to the southwest of Park Farm, Lynton, centred on circa SS 7130 4901. The levelled earthwork was probably contemporary with, and a physical continuation of, an extant field boundary which can be seen extending to the east of this feature. The levelled, westernmost section of this boundary, was probably removed in the post-medieval period when it was superseded by more regular field boundaries. [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 540/910 (F20) 3020-21 (17 October 1952).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #42769 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1466314, Extant 10 January 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW198
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1466314

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7130 4901 (97m by 49m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 10 2022 3:20PM

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