MMO726 - Post-medieval earthworks north of Bessom Cross (Monument)

Summary

Linear field bank and possible post-medieval extraction features, on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1977. The end of the field bank has been submerged by the Wimbleball Reservoir.

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Type and Period (3)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Linear field bank running from the road at the Bessom Bridge, north-east to the top of the adjacent ridge. The southern end of this feature has been submerged by the Wimbleball Reservoir. Along the top of this ridge, north of Bessom Cross, are three linear groups of small mounds, running obliquely across the ridge, parallel to each other. These mounds, superfically look like quarry debris although they may be of natural origin. Only a field visit would clarify their origin. [1-3] In the vicinity of the features described above, only a narrow linear outcrop of limestone could be seen in a pasture field north of Bessom Cross. The features noted on air photographs may be associated with the sporadic quarrying of the outcrop, although no evidence for systematic exploitation is visible. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1152-5 (23 January 1947.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAL/77037 220-1 (26 November 1977).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 7 September 1998.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1120528, Extant 4 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8921
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE53
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1120528

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9752 3191 (414m by 351m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 4 2022 4:54PM

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