MSO7185 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundaries southwest of Springfield (Monument)

Summary

Three linear banks, probably medieval or post-medieval field boundaries, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three linear field banks, probably medieval or post medieval field boundaries, visible on air photographs and centred at SS 9505 3479. They may be associated with deserted settlement at Higher Week Farm to the northwest. [1,2] 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3341-2 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121035, Extant 4 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO739
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE66
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121035

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9505 3478 (point)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 4 2022 5:17PM

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