MEM15509 - Medieval or post-medieval trackway in Mounsey Wood (Monument)
Summary
A track to and within Mounsey Castle, noted during field survey of Mounsey Wood.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A track to Mounsey Castle (MSO9316), recorded during field survey of Mounsey Wood. [1] The trackway is shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. It leaves a larger track at SS88632975, heading south / southwest and entering the monument at SS 8860 2964 before circuiting the inside of the feature. [2] The route of the trackway external to the castle is marked on 2018 MasterMap data. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. P.77-93; Appendix VII.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46161 ]
- <3>XY SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #46160 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8855 2961 (160m by 262m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS82NE |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 16 2020 2:43PM
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