MMO877 - Medieval or post-medieval shrunken settlement north of West Howetown (Monument)
Summary
Shrunken settlement features (field boundaries, ridge and furrow, mounds and trackway) of medieval or later date, seen as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1964.
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Type and Period (5)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- MOUND (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Field boundaries, ridge and furrow, mounds and a trackway, all of medieval or later date, are visible on vertical aerial photographs to the north of West Howetown. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F61) 0148-9 (27 April 1964).
- <2> SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132285, Extant 3 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132285 (Original Monarch entry: 1132285)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7195
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW86
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132285
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9125 3504 (340m by 248m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 3 2022 2:39PM
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