MMO808 - Undated trackways crossing Lype Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of numerous braided trackways of unknown date seen criss-crossing Lype Common. One group cross from southwest to northeast, another longer group from northwest to southeast and can be traced for approximately 1 kilometer. They can be seen as earthwork ditches and have been mapped from aerial photographs. [1-5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944/4152 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SSO289 Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 4339.
- <3> SSO258 Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 95. 8752.
- <4> SSO708 Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 9537.
- <5>XY SMO7525 Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887. [Mapped feature: #35033 ]
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1128239, Extant 26 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1128239 (Original Monarch entry: 1128239)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11856
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9284
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE80
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1128239
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34434
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9523 3717 (485m by 934m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS93NE |
Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 26 2022 1:04PM
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