MMO2237 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary on South Regis Common (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork bank is visible on aerial photographs. It seems likely that this bank represents the line of the original enclosure boundary of South Regis Common, and dates to the medieval or post-medieval period.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An earthwork bank is visible on aerial photographs on the eastern side of South Regis Common, Challacombe. Centred at approximately SS 7156 4054, the bank measures 50 metres long by 2.5 metres wide. It resembles a field boundary and lies on a similar alignment (southwest to northeast) as the extant boundary, visible 70 metres to the east. It seems likely that this bank represents the line of the orignal enclosure boundary of South Regis Common, which was later extended. The boundary is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map in its current position, indicating that this bank was abandoned prior to publication in 1890, and therefore dates to the medieval or post-medieval period. [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 4104-05 (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: #32868 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1472326, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW268
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1472326

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7155 4054 (22m by 48m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 2:54PM

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