MSO6739 - Possible prehistoric field system on Almsworthy Common (Monument)
Summary
A possible prehistoric field system was noted on Almsworthy Common in 1980.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An "elaborate field system", perhaps prehistoric, "very near to" the stone setting (MSO6727) on Almsworthy Common was noted in 1980. [1] It is possible this record relates to the site recorded as MSO6735, or perhaps MSO11283 further to the west. [2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SMO4080 Monograph: Eardley-Wilmot, H.. 1983. Ancient Exmoor: A Study of the Archaeology and Prehistory of Exmoor. The Exmoor Press. Microstudy C2. pp 28, 57. [Mapped feature: #46535 ]
- <2> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 4 March 2020.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36313, Extant 12 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36313 (Pastscape entry: 36313)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW54
- National Trust HER Record
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36313
Location
Grid reference | SS 840 417 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2021 4:25PM
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