MEM25524 - Post-medieval enclosure on South Regis Common, Challacombe (Monument)
Summary
A small enclosure lies at the junction of two field boundaries on South Regis Common. The entrance was probably at the NE corner. The enclosure was probably constructed in the later part of the 19th century following the enclosure of the commons.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small enclosure lies at the junction of two field boundaries on South Regis Common. The enclosure is 25m N/S and 40m E/W and is formed by the field boundaries to the west and south and by flat-topped, stony earthwork banks, 1m wide, 0.75m high, to the east and north. The entrance was probably at the NE corner. The enclosure was probably constructed in the later part of the 19th century following the enclosure of the commons. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8724 Report: Riley, H.. 2019. Archaeological survey: South Regis Common, Challacombe. Exmoor Mires Partnership CSR18 project report. Hazel Riley. p 13 - 14. [Mapped features: #48375 Enclosure, ; #48376 Enclosure, ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7115 4048 (55m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Dec 7 2022 4:57PM
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