MEM15448 - Possible post-medieval earthworks near Winsley Wood (Monument)
Summary
Possible post-medieval earthworks were seen downslope of the bank-defined enclosure at the junction of Little Comfort Wood and Winsley Wood. These earthworks are visible as banks and mounds.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Possible post-medieval earthworks are visible as banks and mounds. These are located downslope of a bank defined enclosure at the junction of Little Comfort Wood and Winsley Wood. Field investigators suggested a possible relationship between these features and a rectilinear earthwork enclosure located nearby (MEM15447). [1, 2] These earthworks are not visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM6768 Report: Cannell, J.. 2002. Exmoor Iron, Sherracombe Ford 2002: Area Reconnaissance Survey - 1. p 8, 13. [Mapped feature: #35315 ]
- <2> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. p 55-66.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 713 356 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 8 2020 10:53AM
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