MMO2189 - Medieval or post-medieval rectangular enclosure southeast of Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a rectangular enclosure or building platform are visible on aerial photographs in the southeast of Shoulsbarrow Common, Challacombe. Centred at approximately SS 7172 4006, three sides of the enclosure are visible, measuring 15 metres long by 13 metres wide. The bank measures approximately 3 metres wide. The enclosure appears to be aligned southwest to northeast. There is no trace of an entranceway, but this may have been located on the missing fourth side. Nothing is depicted at this location on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting the enclosure was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. The feature probably dates to the medieval or post-medieval period, but a precise date and function cannot be established from aerial photographs alone and further survey is required. [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 CPE/UK/2082 4104-05 (19 May 1947).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #32894 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1470965, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1470965 (Pastscape entry: 1470965)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW220
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1470965
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7172 4006 (27m by 24m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 10:13AM
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