MMO1077 - Medieval ridge and furrow with post-medieval water meadow north and east of Halscombe Farm (Monument)

Summary

Ridge and furrow fields of possible medieval date and two parallel ditches, possibly post-medieval field gutters, visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Ridge and furrow fields of possible medieval date and two parallel ditches, possibly post medieval field gutters, in fields to the north and east of Halscombe Farm. These features are visible on vertical aerial photographs. [1,2] 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1159-60 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1134111, Extant 9 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9399
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW107
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134111

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9204 3039 (337m by 251m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 9 2022 10:16PM

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