MSO10455 - Medieval or post-medieval bank northeast of Driver Farm (Monument)
Summary
A bank of unknown function heads northwest from an area of peat cuttings.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Grass covered low bank approximately 1.6 metres wide at the base and 0.15 to 0.2 metres high. The bank heads north west away from MSO10454 and can be followed for approximately 88 metres. The bank has a very uneven and eroded surface and is cut by numerous animal tracks. [1] Likely to be a drainage feature associated with 19th century or later farming [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SSO1170 Survey: Faxon, Keith. 1998. Record card from McDonnell, R. Pinkworthy Estate: An Archaeological Survey for Management Purpose. 18 September 1995. [Mapped feature: #34697 ]
- <2> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Shirley Blaylock, 28 October 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 22774
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7372 4105 (72m by 92m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 12:14PM
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