MMO935 - Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow on southwest slopes of Lype Hill (Monument)

Summary

Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow is visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible on vertical aerial photographs on the southwest slopes of Lype Hill. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 4154-5 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF F62 543/2821 0143 (27 April 1964).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132548, Extant 26 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9303
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW118
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132548

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9500 3676 (183m by 207m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Civil Parish LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2022 1:31PM

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