MMO2605 - Medieval or post-medieval pit east of Ford Farm (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a pit, possibly a quarry of medieval or post-medieval date, are visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It may have been excavated for building material used in the construction of the field boundary it abuts.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a pit, possibly a quarry of medieval or post-medieval date, are visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork roughly 400 metres to the east of Ford Farm at circa SS 9219 4013. The pit is oval in plan and roughly 13 metres long, north to south. The earthwork is not marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889. However, it abuts a curvilinear field boundary of possible medieval or post-medieval origin, for which it may have been excavated. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 543/2821 (F63) 0146-7 (27 April 1964).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SW. MD002186. [Mapped feature: #32480 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW114
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479612

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9219 4013 (12m by 16m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SW
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 18 2020 10:49AM

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