MEM25221 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundaries northeast of Tethingstone Cottage (Monument)
Summary
A group of field boundaries are visible on historic mapping. Part of one of the boundaries was noted during a magnetometer survey in 2021.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A weak curvilinear anomaly noted during magnetometer survey in 2021 was noted to correspond with a field boundary visible on the six inch 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,2] The boundary is part of a series of field boundaries that subdivided the existing field shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [3] The site was shown as a single large field with no subdivision on the 2022 MasterMap data. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1888-1914. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 6 Inch Map. 1:10560.
- <2> SEM341281 Report: Forshaw-Perring, P.. 2021. Geophysical survey report: Tivington Farm - Potential woodland creation areas (Part B). Magnitude Surveys. p 11, 12, Figures 8-10.
- <3>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47992 ]
- <4> SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9361 4456 (335m by 281m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SW |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2022 10:43AM
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