MMO3243 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary north of Cussacombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a medieval or post-medieval field boundary are visible on moorland north of Cussacombe, Molland. Centred at approximately SS 7936 3036, the boundary is visible as a spread earthwork bank, measuring up to 3 metres wide and running approximately east to west. Halfway along its course, the bank branches 90 degrees and a short length continues at right angles for some 28 metres, before becoming obscured by vegetation. The total length of the boundary is approximately 215 metres. The remains are similar in form to the extant boundaries which lie immediately to the south, and may be of a similar date. However, the boundary is not depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1891. [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/70382 487-88 (24 September 1970).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
- <3>XY SMO7578 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #33131 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492894, Extant 28 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1492894 (Pastscape entry: 1492894)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE102
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492894
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7934 3035 (208m by 76m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73SE |
Civil Parish | MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Feb 17 2022 10:07AM
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