MMO2913 - Post-medieval field boundaries north of Simonsbath Barton (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
The earthwork remains of post-medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs north of Simonsbath Barton, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7693 3966 the field boundaries form three rectangular enclosures, each measuring approximately 30 metres long by 20 metres wide. They are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication in 1889. Since the area was part of the former Royal Forest of Exmoor, it seems unlikely that these enclosures date to earlier than 1816, when the forest was purchased by the Knight family. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/73109 1047-48 (29 April 1973).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7573 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NE. MD002190. [Mapped feature: #33215 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1487108, Extant 22 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1487108 (Original Monarch entry: 1487108)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE116
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1487108
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7696 3965 (71m by 96m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 22 2021 10:03PM
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