MEM24326 - Possible modern agricultural marks southwest of The Kennels (Non-antiquity)

Summary

A rectangular enclosure with internal subdivisions showing as a light soil mark was noted on aerial photographs. It was suggested that this may represent recent agricultural activity.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rectangular enclosure with internal subdivisions showing as a light soil mark was noted on aerial photographs. It was suggested that this may represent recent agricultural activity. [1,2] There are no features recorded here on mapping available to the HER that would explain the origin of these marks. [3-6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9146B.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71-177 91/8683 (September 1971).
  • <3> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <6> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9119 4607 (75m by 53m)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 16 2018 3:38PM

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