MSO7954 - Post-medieval peat cutting on Porlock Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A sub circular mound lies on Porlock Common to the west of the course of the Porlock Railway (MSO7906) at SS 84312 46076. The mound measures 3 metres north to south, 4 metres east to west and is 0.75 metres high. It lies in an area of peat cutting and general disturbance and is a product of this activity. The mound was surveyed using GPS as part of the RCHME East Exmoor Project. [1] A large area of disturbed ground is visible on aerial photographs, consisting of several irregular cuts and mounds. The large sub circular mound mentioned above is in the centre of this area (represented by point data in addition to the wider polygon denoting the area of visible peat cutting activity). It appears to be the remains of post-medieval peat cutting activity. Similar activity can be seen elswehere on Porlock Common. [2, 3] A study of the archaeology and history of peat exploitation on Exmoor’s moorlands provides additional background on the practice and sites. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 19 August 1997. [Mapped feature: #46933 ]
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4122 (17 October 1952).
- <3>XY SMO7549 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #46932 ]
- <4> SEM8135 Report: Riley, H.. 2014. Turf Cutting on Exmoor: An archaeological and historical study - project report.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1090883, Extant 22 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1090883 (Original Monarch entry: 1090883)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO579
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12731
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW50
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1090883
- Somerset SMR PRN: 57156
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 84305 46078 (146m by 109m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS84NW |
Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 22 2022 3:52PM
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