MEM23172 - Post-medieval cultivation marks south of Folly Corner (Monument)

Summary

Aerial photographs taken in 2008 show earthwork remains of ridged cultivation or 19th Century steam ploughing.

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Type and Period (2)

(Alternate Type) STEAM PLOUGHED RIG? (AD 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD (Possible))
(Alternate Type) NARROW RIDGE AND FURROW? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Possible))

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Full Description

Aerial photographs taken in 2008 show regular parallel linear earthworks in this location. These were thought to be remains of ridged cultivation or 19th Century steam ploughing. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SEM8144 Aerial photograph: English Heritage. 2008. Oblique aerial photographs of selected sites across Exmoor National Park. 24931_033 to 24931_036.
<2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. S Blaylock, 11 December 2014.

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Grid reference	Centred SS 6751 4722 (605m by 600m) (Aerial survey)
Map sheet	SS64NE
Civil Parish	MARTINHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2020 3:47PM

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