MEM15447 - Post-medieval enclosure near Winsley Wood (Monument)
Summary
A rectilinear enclosure of probable post-medieval date is c. 35 metres long and 19 metres wide, defined by earthwork banks and ditches, with an existing hedgebank used as the the western edge.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rectilinear enclosure of probable post-medieval date is located near Winsley Wood. The enclosure is c. 35 metres long and 19 metres wide. The enclosure is defined by earthwork banks and ditches. The western edge of the enclosure is defined by a hedgebank which contains large blocks of stone, but no other structural evidence was noted within the enclosure. [1, 2] This is not visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SEM6768 Report: Cannell, J.. 2002. Exmoor Iron, Sherracombe Ford 2002: Area Reconnaissance Survey - 1. p 7, 13. [Mapped feature: #35284 ]
- <2> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. p 55-66.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 713 356 (point) (Aerial Survey) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 8 2020 10:59AM
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