MSO7543 - Post-medieval field system south of Camp Reservoir (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a post-medieval field system consisting of field banks and lynchets were recorded during field survey.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

SS 9556 4698. The remains of field banks and lynchets cover an area of c.16 hectares on the southeast margins of North Hill. They were probably part of Higher and Lower Moor Farms. The fields date to some time before the early 19th Century. The field system was recorded as part of the RCHME survey of the ENPA holding on North Hill. [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. RCHME. SS 94 NE 68, p10, 24. [Mapped features: #46202 p10; #46203 p10; #46204 p10; #46205 p10; #46206 p10; #46207 p10]
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102462, Extant 10 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE68
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102462

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 95572 47085 (821m by 732m) (6 map features)
Map sheet SS94NE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 10 2022 11:29AM

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