MEM24475 - Post-medieval enclosure on Verney's Allotment (Monument)

Summary

A long rectangular enclosure to the south of Veryney's Allotment.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rectilinear enclosure bounded by a stone wall, mostly robbed out, is present within the southeast corner of Verney's Allotment. It is best preserved to the north where it is 1.5m wide and up to 0.3m high on its downhill side. The southern part of poorly preserved and the line of the former wall is now followed by a modern access track. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p. 17; no. 1. [Mapped feature: #44978 A rectilinear enclosure., ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7799 3425 (486m by 426m)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 4 2021 3:23PM

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