MMO2221 - Possible post-medieval sheepfold east of Hoaroak Water (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork bank forming a corner of a possible enclosure is visible on aerial photographs. It may represent a sheep fold that predated the one recorded to the northwest (MSO6988).

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An earthwork bank forming a corner of a possible enclosure is visible on aerial photographs [1] on moorland on the western side of Exe Plain. Located at SS 7474 4220 on an extremely steep west facing slope above an unnamed tributary of Hoaroak Water, the bank forms the corner of an enclosure apparently measuring 7 by 7 metres. The feature is not visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map [2], and its precise date and function remain uncertain. It may represent the remains of a post-medieval sheepfold, which was eventually replaced by the stone built sheepfold visible to the north west (MSO6988). [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/931 3124-25 (8 November 1952).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #38824 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471269, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW252
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471269

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7474 4220 (12m by 12m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 12:09PM

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