MSO7630 - Possible medieval field system at Great Headon Plantation (Monument)

Summary

Ill-defined earthworks of an uncertain date may be associated with a medieval open field system.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 94404535. Ill-defined earthworks of an uncertain date at Great Headon Plantation. This may be associated with a medieval open field system. [1] The precise location, nature and extent of the features is not known. [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>XY Article in serial: Osborn, B.. 1983. Parish surveys in Somerset five: Minehead Without. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 5. p25. [Mapped feature: #30291 25]
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 24 November 2020.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 866999, Extant 11 May 2022.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW76
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 866999

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9440 4535 (point)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 11 2022 3:40PM

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