MMO1758 - Post-medieval field boundary east of Sherrycombe (Monument)

The earthwork remains of a probable post-medieval field boundary are visible on aerial photographs. It is most likely to represent part of the 19th Century enclosure of Holdstone Down and Girt Down which was later abandoned.

The earthwork remains of a probable post-medieval field boundary are visible on aerial photographs to the east of Sherrycombe. Centred at SS 6099 4742, the fragmented boundary runs approximately east to west for 100 metres. It is most likely to represent part of the 19th Century enclosure of Holdstone Down and Girt Down which was later abandoned. The boundary in not marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, and the area has reverted to moorland and scrub by 1972. [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]