MDE20640 - Possible medieval field boundaries west of East Challacombe Lane (Monument)
Summary
Remains of three former field boundaries, which may be remnants of a medieval strip field system.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Remains of three former field boundaries which may be remnants of a medieval strip field system to the west of East Challacombe Lane and shown on the 1843 Combe Martin Tithe Map. The broad low banks at SS 5901 4744 and SS 5904 4748 are 1.5 to 2 metres wide by 0.3 metres high and the large scarp at SS 5903 4751 running 70 metres from east to west is 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide by 1 to 1.5 metres high. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM6849 Report: Berry, N.. 2002. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon. National Trust SMR Numbers 100932, 100933 and 100935.
External Links (3)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA148463 (National Trust HER entry: MNA148463)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA148464 (National Trust HER entry: MNA148464)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA148465 (National Trust HER entry: MNA148465)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 65811
- Devon SMR: SS54NE/189
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Trust HER Record: MNA148463
- National Trust HER Record: MNA148464
- National Trust HER Record: MNA148465
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 5895 4741 (241m by 168m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS54NE |
| Civil Parish | COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:03PM
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