MSO12297 - Possible post-medieval or modern field boundary on Ware Ball (Monument)
Summary
A field boundary bank forms the continuation of a boundary dating from the 19th Century, although it is not itself recorded on contemporary mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Low broad bank forming the remains of a field boundary associated with existing system of 19th Century enclosures on the western side of Ware Ball. Approx 40 metres long, 2 metres wide and 0.5 metres high running down slope to stream. [1] The field boundary is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2] It was also not transcribed by McDonnell. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SSO709 Survey: 1983. WAT Exmoor Survey. [Mapped feature: #34441 ]
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35401
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8030 4066 (28m by 49m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 12 2021 10:28AM
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