MMO3256 - Medieval field boundary on North Molton Ridge (Monument)

Summary

A probable medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. The boundary most likely represents a medieval attempt to enclose the moorland.

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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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72314 415-16 (16 August 1972).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #43725 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492934, Extant 28 September 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE115
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492934

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7716 3223 (461m by 44m) Aerial Survey
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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