MMO1852 - Post-medieval bank and ditch south of Crawter Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A bank and ditch visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Crawter Hill appear to be associated with the construction of Halscombe Plantation in the post medieval period. The bank, at SS 8915 4556 curves from the north-west of Halscombe Plantation towards the centre of the plantation and measures approximately 40 metres long. The ditch, at SS 8922 4548 continues in the same direction, as if encircling the plantation, and measures 50 metres in length. The exact function of the bank and ditch is not clear from aerial photographs, but their location suggests an association with Halscombe Plantation. They are not depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting theu were not in use at the time of publication; however Halscombe Plantation itself is shown as a group of mature trees. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (3)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8918 4551 (94m by 121m) (Aerial Survey) |
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Map sheet | SS84NE |
Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1463429 (Original Monarch entry: 1463429)
Other Statuses/References
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE164
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1463429
Record last edited
Jun 27 2013 2:52PM
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