MEM15535 - 19th Century paths and rides in Yearnor Wood (Monument)
Summary
The earthwork remains of revetted paths and rides within Culbone and Embelle Wood are probably contemporary with the Italianate gardens created at the Ashley Combe Estate in the early 19th Century.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
The earthwork remains of revetted paths and rides within Culbone and Embelle Wood, probably contemporary with the Italianate gardens created at the Ashley Combe Estate in the early 19th Century. The surviving tracks are circa 2 to 3 metres wide with some revetment surviving up and downslope of the tracks. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM7026 Report: McDonnell, R. + Faxon, K.. 2002. Culbone Woodlands: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey for Management Purposes. P.24-26.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Report Site Reference: CW003 SEM7026
Location
| Grid reference | SS 830 487 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 5:27PM
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