MEM15462 - 19th Century hedge bank at Sherracombe (Hedgerow)
Summary
A hedge boundary bank defining the northern extent of Churchway Hams Wood is planted with beech and might be 19th Century in origin.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A hedge boundary bank defining the northern extent of Churchway Hams Wood is planted with beech which might suggest a late date for its creation, as this species was grown in nurseries for hedges on Exmoor in the 19th Century. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY 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. [Mapped feature: #42004 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 710 356 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 8 2020 10:13AM
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