MMO2227 - Post-medieval banks northeast of Pinkery Farm (Monument)

Summary

Several post-medieval banks are visible on aerial photographs. They lie in an area of drainage and peat cutting and may be related to this activity. They were most likely constructed around the same time as Pinkery Farm in the mid 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Several post-medieval banks are visible on aerial photographs in fields northeast of Pinkery Farm, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7288 4143, the banks appear to enclose two drains, and measures approximately 75 metres long. They lie in an area of drainage and peat cutting and are likely to be related to this activity. They were most likely constructed around the same time as Pinkery Farm in the mid 19th Century; however, they are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication in 1890. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 3106-07 (19 May 1947).
  • <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: #32876 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471329, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW258
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471329

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7288 4145 (86m by 70m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 2:27PM

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