MMO1162 - Trackway northwest of Goosemoor (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a possible undated fragmented trackway, defined by ditches and aligned east-west, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1981.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a possible fragmented trackway of unknown date aligned east to west between SS 9500 3579 and 9534 3582. The feature comprises three parallel fragmented ditches and part of a fourth, the longest of which can be traced for 340 metres. The remains were seen as earthworks and mapped from aerial photographs. To the north there are further similar probable trackways which can be seen crossing Lype Common. [1-3] 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 (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: 23-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1944 4151 23-JAN-1947.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. SMR/969 9696 (5 November 1981).
  • <3> Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166248, Extant 26 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10084
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7235
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE99
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166248
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13921

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9499 3580 (691m by 71m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2022 2:53PM

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