MSO11597 - Medieval or post-medieval enclosure on Bossington Hill (Monument)

Summary

An enclosure, identified from the air is part of a larger medieval or post-medieval field system.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Small square enclosure or building remains within field system (MSO8075) on Bossington Hill. [1,2] Seems to be too far away from tank range (MMO627) to be connected with it. [3] This enclosure is part of the field system. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 9045. [Mapped feature: #34082 ]
  • <2> Aerial photograph: 1971. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 91, September. 8679.
  • <3> Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, Somerset County Council, 4 May 1984.
  • <4> Survey: RCHME. 1998. Exmoor survey. NMR site SS 94 NW 52.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34003

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9089 4864 (20m by 19m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:23PM

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