MSO10064 - Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow north of Bury Hill (Monument)

Summary

Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two blocks of medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow, centred at SS 9385 2915 and SS 9376 2924, are visible on aerial photographs. The western block is not clear and may represent modern drainage. To the north of the easternmost block possible traces of more medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow are visible. [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. RAF 106G/UK/1420 3033-4 (15 April 1946).
  • <2> Collection: Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NW.
  • <3>XY Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 92 NW. AF1131882. [Mapped features: #34644 ; #34645 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132520, Extant 11 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO907
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8981
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW73
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132520
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13786

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9384 2916 (247m by 229m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2022 3:45PM

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