MMO2021 - Medieval or post-medieval pillow mound east of Countisbury (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Located within an area of abandoned agriculture and settlement to the east of Countisbury, at circa SS 7493 4982, a linear earthwork roughly 18 metres long and 4 metres wide may be the remains of a pillow mound of medieval or post medieval date. Although on a similar alignment to ridge and furrow earthworks to the south, its alignment is slightly different, its form more upstanding in a small area of no other earthworks, and it also displays a bulbous terminal to its southern end, which indicates a different function. It has been levelled, probably by modern agricultural improvement, by 1972. [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 540-902 (F20) 4025 (10 October 1952).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS72065 030 (15 Apri l1972).
- <3>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #42784 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1466889, Extant 10 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1466889 (Original Monarch entry: 1466889)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW214
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1466889
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7493 4982 (7m by 19m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jan 10 2022 3:52PM
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