MEM24129 - 19th Century field boundaries southeast of Emmett's Grange (Monument)
Summary
The course of adjoining removed hedgebanks were visible as a slight raised earthwork flanked by depressions during field survey in 2011.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7574 3663, SS 7602 3657; SS 7590 3661, SS 7588 3645. The course of removed hedge banks are visible as slight raised earthworks c. 4 metres wide flanked by depressions, each c. 1.0 to 1.5 metres wide. The former marks the position of the hedgebanks while the depressions are the traces of ditches along their sides. [1] The hedge banks are visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM7641 Report: Bray, L., Green, T., Wapshott, E. + Walls, S.. 2011. Emmett's Grange, Exmoor, Somerset: Management plan and archaeological assessment. Appendix 1, p31.
- <2>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #44359 ]
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Report Site Reference: 106, 107 SEM7641
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7591 3652 (362m by 235m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 25 2018 6:13PM
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