MSO9089 - Prehistoric or medieval field boundary east of the outwork of Bat's Castle (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (3)
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Full Description
A rectangular soilmark is visible on aerial photography at SS 9901 4200. One side is traceable as a small ditch 0.2 metres deep. [1,2] This is probably a medieval or later field. [3] A soil mark, southeast of Bats Castle showing a bank and ditch is visible on aerial photography. It is possibly a large square enclosure. [1,4,5] This joins to the linear earthwork (MSO9083) and may be associated. [6] Nothing can be seen on the ground. [7] The area in question, immediately to the east of the outwork at Bat's Castle, has been recently scarified to encourage heather growth and no such feature is discernible. [9] A rectangular soilmark is clearly visible on aerial photographs, east of the outwork of Bat's Castle. Centred at approximately SS 9901 4200, the soilmark appears to show the location of a field boundary defined by a narrow bank surrounded by a ditch on both sides. The boundary defines two sides of a rectangular enclosure measuring 78 metres long by 55 metres wide. The enclosure presumably predates the creation in the 18th Century of the post-medieval Dunster Park, and possibly predates the medieval deer park, first recorded in 1279. Given the concentration of later prehistoric material and monuments in this area, the possibility of a prehistoric date cannot be ruled out. [10-11]
Sources/Archives (11)
- <1> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3016-7, 3190. 11/041947.
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. LV Grinsell, City Museum, Bristol.
- <3> SMO7316 Unpublished document: PALMER, JP. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 1 September 1965.
- <4> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3190 (April 1947).
- <5> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9941C and SS9942.
- <6> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council staff comments. E Dennison, 2 July 1984.
- <7> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council staff comments. E Dennison, site visit 3 March 1989.
- <8> SSO1043 Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 15.
- <9> SMO7322 Unpublished document: Riley, H.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 1998.
- <10> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4217-18 (11 April 1947).
- <11>XY SMO7570 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SE. MD002187. [Mapped feature: #42369 ]
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36937 (Pastscape entry: 36937)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO226
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11138
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE36
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 36937
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33445
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9910 4198 (91m by 81m) (Estimated from sources) |
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Map sheet | SS94SE |
Civil Parish | CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 8 2020 1:14PM
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