MMO1058 - Undated semicircular enclosure at Kents Farm (Monument)
Summary
A sub-circular enclosure of medieval or earlier origin, visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is 40 metres in diameter and has been incorporated into the modern field pattern.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An extant sub-circular enclosure which may have medieval or earlier origins, is clearly visible on vertical aerial photographs at Kents Farm. The enclosure, which abuts the north side of Hownel Lane, is 40m across and has been incorporated into the modern field pattern. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1158-9 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7523 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1134092, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1134092 (Original Monarch entry: 1134092)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9036
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW88
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134092
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9245 3098 (44m by 39m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 5:34PM
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