MEM25799 - Circular feature, possibly a small enclosure, north of Eastcott Farm (Monument)

Summary

A circular feature, originally identified as a depression but possibly more likely an enclosure, initially identified from aerial photography and refined through LiDAR analysis.

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Full Description

In 2018 a "round, flat bottomed depression" was observed on aerial photography north of Eastcott Farm. [1] Reassessment in 2026 using LiDAR in addition to aerial photography suggests that the feature may rather be a small ub-circular enclosure., measuring c. 50m in diameter. It is visible in both 3 Directional Hillshade DTM and VAT DTM models, suggesting faint traces of a sub-circular earthwork with a the previously identified slight depression lying within this boundary. [2] While not visible on aerial photography from 2020, the feature is nonetheless visible on images taken in May 2013. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Aerial photograph: Getmapping. 2013. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.
  • <1> Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography.
  • <2>XY Cartographic materials: Environment Agency. 2022. LiDAR (DTM or DSM). [Mapped feature: #48811 Possible enclosure, ]

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Grid reference Centred SS 8565 4706 (29m by 28m)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 25 2026 1:47PM

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