MMO2529 - Prehistoric field boundary on Lucott Moor (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A possible field boundary of later prehistoric date on Lucott Moor, Luccombe parish, is visible as earthwork bank on aerial photographs of the 1950s. The earthwork is approximately 160 metres long and can be seen climbing the west facing combe slopes at Weir Water head, centred on circa SS 84374371. The earthwork may be a fragment of field boundary associated with the hillslope enclosure of possible Iron Age date, circa 25 metres to the north (MSO7904). [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 540/931 (F20) 3054-5 (8 November 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #39010 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1478262, Extant 19 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1478262 (Pastscape entry: 1478262)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW278
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1478262
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8436 4370 (142m by 89m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2021 12:25PM
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