MMO875 - Post-medieval field boundaries west and southwest of Battleton Brake (Monument)

Summary

Post-medieval field boundaries are visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Post-medieval field boundaries, visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south-west of Battleton Brake. [1] The boundaries appear to pre-date the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [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. RAF 543/2821 (F61) 0148-9 (27 April 1964).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132283, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7193
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW84
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132283

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9156 3533 (386m by 268m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 3 2022 2:36PM

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