MEM15545 - Post-medieval wood boundary bank in Withycombe Wood (Monument)

Summary

A boundary bank was noted during survey to the southern edge of Withycombe Wood.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A short section of wood boundary bank on the upper north facing slopes of Withycombe Wood. The boundary earthwork is very eroded with small hazel and holly trees growing on it, but can be seen to survive to a height of circa 0.5 metres and a width of circa 1 metre. The boundary is marked on the Ordnance Survey first and second edition 6 inch maps of 1889 and 1904, which corresponds to a boundary still depicted on the current Ordnance Survey base map. [1-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Report: McDonnell, R. + Faxon, K.. 2002. Culbone Woodlands: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey for Management Purposes. P.34-5.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2009. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8404 4803 (10m by 19m) (Approximate)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:08PM

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