MMO2645 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary south of Rowe Farm (Monument)

Summary

A disused medieval or post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It is shown on historic mapping but its slightly curvilinear form suggests it may have originated during the medieval period.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A disused medieval or post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork south of Rowe Farm, Dunster. Centred at approximately SS 9823 4421, the boundary runs roughly east to west, curving slightly in places. It measures approximately 160 metres long, and up to 3 metres wide, although it may have been spread by ploughing. It apparently divides the extant field into two smaller fields, and was probably removed to create a larger area, perhaps for grazing. The boundary is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was still in use when the map was published in 1889; however its slightly curvilinear form suggests it may have originated during the medieval period. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1655 4107-08 (11 July 1946).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. 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: #41307 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE192
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1480326

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9825 4420 (141m by 101m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2021 4:13PM

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