MMO1080 - Post-medieval agricultural remains around Higher Broford (Monument)
Summary
Post-medieval field banks and possible field gutters in fields surrounding Higher Broford are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Post-medieval field banks are visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs, in fields surrounding Higher Broford. Two parallel ditches lie to the north of the farm and these may be field gutters relating to a post-medieval water meadow system. [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. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 1160-10 (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. 1134114, Extant 9 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1134114 (Original Monarch entry: 1134114)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9402
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW110
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1134114
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9146 3101 (299m by 336m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SW |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2023 5:34PM
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