MMO2448 - Post-medieval field boundary on Wellshead Allotment (Monument)

Summary

A field boundary of probable post-medieval date is visible as an earthwork bank on aerial photographs of the 1960s. The earthwork may be evidence for an incomplete or abandoned phase of post-medieval enclosure.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A field boundary of probable post-medieval date can be seen as an earthwork bank on the former area of Wellshead Allotment on aerial photographs of the 1960s. The earthwork is visible for approximately 175 metres and centred on circa SS 8311 4122. It is orientated north-northeast to south-southwest and may be aligned upon the field boundaries of Greenlands farm 190 metres to the east, and could be evidence for an incomplete or abandoned phase of post-medieval enclosure associated with Greenlands. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 543/2821 (F64) 0161-2 (27 April 1964).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #32585 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1477707, Extant 20 July 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW221
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1477707

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8311 4122 (33m by 179m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2021 2:22PM

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