MMO2125 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundaries northeast of West Swincombe Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Several medieval or post-medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks in fields to the northeast of West Swincombe Farm, Challacombe. The first, at SS 6918 4171, runs north to south for approximately 180 metres. Parallel to this bank, a second is visible also running north to south and measuring approximately 165 metres. The third bank, at SS 6922 4189, is the shortest, and runs northeast to southwest for 50 metres. All measure approximately two metres wide. The banks are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting they were abandoned prior to this date, but equally they bear no resemblance to the medieval strip lynchets which can be seen in this area (see MDE10871). Their precise date and function remains unclear. [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 543/2821 (F65) 183-84 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7564 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 SE. MD002181. [Mapped features: #34760 ; #34761 ; #34762 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1468956, Extant 15 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1468956 (Pastscape entry: 1468956)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE136
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1468956
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6920 4177 (85m by 291m) (3 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS64SE |
Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 15 2021 12:01PM
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