MMO3123 - Medieval or post-medieval strip fields east of Hawkridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Evidence for former strip field cultivation can be seen on aerial photographs, as almost completely levelled earthworks to the east of Hawkridge. Centred on circa SS 8651 3058, the remains of former field boundaries are visible as low earthwork banks, dividing the current field into around 10 roughly parallel strip fields, between 22 and 28 metres wide. The strips are adjacent to Row Lane and take advantage of one of the few relatively level areas on Hawridge Ridge. The remains are much more fragmentary towards the west of the field, but in total the visible remains cover an area of over 3 hectares, and it is probable that further remains are yet to be identified. [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 MAL/76068 047 (4 August 1976).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/890 (F20) 4031-2 (3 October 1952).
- <3>XY SMO7581 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 SE. MD002198. [Mapped feature: #32724 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1490493, Extant 1 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1490493 (Pastscape entry: 1490493)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SE77
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1490493
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8650 3057 (242m by 206m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS83SE |
Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 1 2022 5:28PM
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