MMO2169 - Post-medieval peat cutting northeast of Pinkery Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large area of peat cutting, of probable post-medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs as numerous small pits and irregular earthworks on moorland to the northeast of Pinkery Farm and covering an area of approximately 2 hectares. The earthworks are centred on SS 729 415 and are mostly arranged in regular, linear strips, measuring up to 80 metres long and 10 metres across. The cuttings are closely associated with an area of 19th century drainage, believed to be related to the Knight family's attempt to drain the land prior to enclosing it. Due to the vast number of pits visible on aerial photographs, only a representative sample has been transcribed, indicating distribution and form. Peat cutting is known to have continued on Exmoor until very recently, and may continue in places. Similar areas are visible to the southwest, and further north along The Chains. [1-3] A study of the archaeology and history of peat exploitation on Exmoor’s moorlands provides additional background on the practice and sites. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3149-50 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SEM7440 Monograph: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 2001. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage. P. 47, 143.
- <3>XY SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #38884 ]
- <4> SEM8135 Report: Riley, H.. 2014. Turf Cutting on Exmoor: An archaeological and historical study - project report.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1470652, Extant 18 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1470652 (Pastscape entry: 1470652)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW200
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1470652
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7296 4152 (199m by 183m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 5:28PM
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