MMO3256 - Medieval field boundary on North Molton Ridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A probable medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the southern edge of North Molton Ridge, North Molton. Centred at approximately SS 7717 3222, the boundary runs east to west for some 400 metres, before curving slightly to the south for 30 metres, after which it fades from view. The boundary is cut by the roadway and therefore predates it, and is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, indicating it was abandoned prior to publication in 1891. It most likely represents a medieval attempt to enclose the moorland. [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/72314 415-16 (16 August 1972).
- <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: #43725 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492934, Extant 28 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1492934 (Pastscape entry: 1492934)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE115
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492934
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7716 3223 (461m by 44m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73SE |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 28 2021 4:18PM
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