MMO2477 - Post-medieval field boundary southeast of Briddicott Farm (Monument)

Summary

A probable post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as a cropmark. The marks are very faint and narrow, possibly indicating that these were temporary boundaries, removed to create a larger field.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A probable post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as a cropmark in a field to the southeast of Briddicott Farm, Carhampton. Centred at ST 0052 4170, the cropmark is visible as a strip of retarded growth indicating the presence of a bank or other boundary. The cropmark runs north to south for approximately 100 metres, before turning 90 degrees at its northern end and running east to west for 30 metres, where is meets the extant boundary. A second east to west branch is visible running parallel to this, measuring 50 metres in length. There is no boundary shown at this location on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1888, suggesting it was abandoned prior to this date. The marks are very faint and narrow, possibly indicating that these were temporary boundaries, removed to create a larger field. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 58/5159 196-97 (4 June 1962).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1888.
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: ST 04 SW. MD002176.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 04 SW206
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1477890

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0050 4168 (62m by 109m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet ST04SW
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 30 2022 4:26PM

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