MSO11864 - Possible post-medieval field system and enclosures on Luccombe Hill (Monument)
Summary
A possible field system was noted on aerial photographs. A field visit suggested the marks may have been caused by a recent fence line and patterns caused by vegetation.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Low indistinct banks forming small irregular enclosures and possibly field boundaries on the north side of Luccombe Hill. Also three sides of a huge rectangular enclosure formed by straight regular banks or walls. [1] The field boundaries may extend into Wootton Courtenay parish (MMO529) although they do not appear as regular. [3] Field investigation revealed a fairly recent fence line (some wooden posts remained), and patterns caused by vegetation. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO289 Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3177 and 3178.
- <2> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9043A, SS9143A.
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, 27 June 1984.
- <4> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1997.
External Links (1)
- https://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1086668 (Pastscape entry: 1086668)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7432
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SW64
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1086668
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34442
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9117 4361 (1065m by 597m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 12 2020 11:22AM
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