MMO2222 - Undated bank on western side of Exe Plain (Monument)

Summary

A section of bank is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It may be a platform or a natural feature.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A section of bank is visible on aerial photographs [1] as an earthwork on moorland on the western side of Exe Plain. Located at SS 7476 4217 on an extremely steep west facing slope above an unnamed tributary of Hoaroak Water, the bank measures 15 metres long. It runs approximately northeast to southwest, curving slightly to the northwest. The feature is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map [2] as a platform, but its precise function remains uncertain. It may be a natural feature. [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: #38845 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471273, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW253
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471273

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7477 4217 (18m by 9m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 2:00PM

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