MMO2423 - Possible medieval field boundaries west of Pitsworthy Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two roughly parallel short lengths of earthwork bank about 15 metres apart are visible on aerial photographs, on the south facing slope of Allcombe Water to the west of Pitsworthy Farm, centred on circa SS 83304043. The longest bank is approximately 60 metres long and neither is much over 3 metres in width. The date and function of the earthworks is unclear, but they may be relict field boundaries potentially of medieval date. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 106G/UK/1501 (F20) 3066-7 13-MAY-1946.
- <2>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #32601 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1477410, Extant 20 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1477410 (Original Monarch entry: 1477410)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW196
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1477410
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8330 4042 (55m by 47m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 4:43PM
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