MSO7594 - Post-medieval lynchets in Moor Wood (Monument)

Summary

Two lynchets, about 0.8 metres in height, predate the 1802 Ordnance Survey map.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Two lynchets of post medieval origin lie in Moor Wood, centred at SS 95735 47489. They were recorded as part of the RCHME survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. They stand about 0.8 metres in height and predate the 1802 Ordnance Survey map. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. RCHME.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102484, Extant 10 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12444
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE70
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102484
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 7594

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 95735 47489 (point)
Map sheet SS94NE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 10 2022 11:31AM

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