MEM24140 - 19th Century plantation at Emmett's Grange (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 7515 3727. Linear positive earthwork c.2.0 metres wide and 0.5 metres high and extends for c.15 metres and is orientated northwest to southeast. The feature is best interpreted as a removed hedge bank marking the boundary of the triangular plantation shown in this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,2] The boundary of the plantation is also shown on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map, although no trees are shown within the site. [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 p27.
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7514 3726 (43m by 35m) |
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Map sheet | SS73NE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Report Site Reference: 225 SEM7641
Record last edited
Apr 25 2018 6:14PM
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