MSO8952 - Medieval ridge and furrow to east of Withiel Farm (Monument)
Summary
Ridge and furrow fields and associated field banks in fields east of Withiel Farm, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947. They are probably of medieval date.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
Ridge and furrow fields and associated field banks, probably of medieval date, in fields to the east of Withiel Farm. These features are visible on vertical aerial photographs and are located on either side of a small stream valley at SS 9867 3389 and SS 9995 3385. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3147-8 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4023-4 (19 May 1947).
- <3> SMO7520 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121276, Extant 5 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1121276 (Original Monarch entry: 1121276)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO758
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE85
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121276
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9931 3387 (1285m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 5 2022 10:42AM
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