MMO2171 - Post-medieval peat cutting northwest of Pinkery Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large area of peat cutting, of probable post medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs as numerous small pits and irregular earthworks in an enclosed area of moorland labelled Broad Mead, northwest of Pinkery Farm, and covering an area of approximately 3.5 hectares. The earthworks are centred on SS 719 413 and are of a variety of shapes and sizes, from square pits measuring 5 to 7 metres to less regularly shaped and curved pits up to 50 metres across. Due to the vast number of pits visible on aerial photographs, only a representative sample has been transcribed, indicating distribution and form. Peat cutting is known to have continued on Exmoor until very recently, and may continue in places. Similar areas are visible to the east and northeast, along The Chains. [1-3] A study of the archaeology and history of peat exploitation on Exmoor’s moorlands provides additional background on the practice and sites. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/73109 924-26 (29 April 1973).
- <2> SEM7440 Monograph: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 2001. The Field Archaeology of Exmoor. English Heritage. P. 43, 147.
- <3>XY SMO7565 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #38890 ]
- <4> SEM8135 Report: Riley, H.. 2014. Turf Cutting on Exmoor: An archaeological and historical study - project report.
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7192 4137 (249m by 281m) (Aerial Survey) |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1470699 (Pastscape entry: 1470699)
Other Statuses/References
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW202
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1470699
Record last edited
Feb 25 2019 11:35AM
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