MMO1123 - Post-medieval trackways at Sminhays Corner (Monument)

Summary

Post-medieval trackways, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Post-medieval trackways in a braided pattern were seen as earthworks and mapped from aerial photographs. The trackways (centred at ST 0160 3459) are aligned north to south and are probably earlier versions of the track that leads down the small valley containing Sminhays Cottages and Lower Sminhays Farm. These trackways cut earlier ones (MMO436) which are on a different alignment. [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 3144-3145 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, ST 03 SW.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1165000, Extant 31 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7871
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 SW53
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1165000

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ST 0159 3457 (455m by 320m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ST03SW
Civil Parish OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 31 2022 2:32PM

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