MEM25065 - 19th Century field boundaries on South Regis Common (Monument)
Summary
Several relict field boundaries in the form of flat topped banks were noted during field survey in 2017. They were suggested to date to the late 19th Century.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 70943 40565. Several relict field boundaries crossing east to west across South Regis Common were noted during field survey in 2017. The boundaries are formed by flat topped banks, 250 metres long, 1.2 to 1.3 metres wide and up to 1.6 metres high, with a ditch 1.2 metres wide and 0.8 metres deep. The boundaries date from the late 19th Century. [1,2] The boundaries are not shown on the Tithe Map for Challacombe, but are shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890 (Surveyed 1888), Devon 11(1).
- <2> SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. CSR17006; p 14.
- <3> SEM7724 Map: 1839. Challacombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7098 4063 (272m by 357m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 3:43PM
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