MMO2616 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary east of Slade Lane (Monument)

Summary

A medieval or post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 as a very slight earthwork. It appears that the boundary remained in use through the post-medieval period until the end of the 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A medieval or post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as a very slight earthwork east of Slade Lane, Timberscombe. Centred at SS 9506 4003 the bank runs approximately east to west, curving somewhat towards the north. It measures some 250 metres long and up to 2 metres wide, and connects with the extant boundaries at either end, indicating it is of contemporary date. The boundary resembles a number of extant irregular and curvilinear boundaries in the area, suggesting the origins of the fields are medieval, but as it is also depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map it appears that it remained in use through the post-medieval period until the end of the 19th Century. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4292-93 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SE. MD002187. [Mapped feature: #32511 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1479691, Extant 28 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE179
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1479691

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9507 4000 (251m by 78m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 28 2022 1:07PM

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