MSO10056 - Post-medieval ridge and furrow northwest of Northcombe Farm (Monument)

Summary

The possible remains of post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The possible remains of post-medieval ridge and furrow are visible on aerial photographs. The ridge and furrow is quite straight suggesting it is probably post-medieval rather than medieval and a single block is centred at SS 9160 2920. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F64) 270-1 (27 April 1964).
  • <2>XY Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 92 NW. AF1131882. [Mapped feature: #34636 ]
  • <3> Collection: Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NW.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132269, Extant 11 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO864
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9377
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW57
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132269
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13658

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9160 2920 (178m by 211m)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2022 3:26PM

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