MSO8050 - Medieval or post-medieval field system northwest of Selworthy Beacon (Monument)
Summary
A field system that was originally thought to date to the prehistoric period is now believed to be part of the wider medieval or post-medieval system in this area.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 914 483. Field system of uncertain prehistoric date on the northwestern slope of Selworthy Beacon, above Henners Coombe. [1] This grid reference refers to the ploughed out part of an extensive medieval or later field system on Bossington Hill. See MSO8075 for details. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SSO1777 Article in serial: Osborn, B.. 1983. Parish surveys in Somerset five: Minehead Without. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 5. [Mapped feature: #30371 ]
- <2> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1981.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=866967 (Pastscape entry: 866967)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW73
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 866967
Location
| Grid reference | SS 913 482 (point) (Aerial survey) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2020 4:50PM
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