MMO2267 - Possible late prehistoric field boundary on Wilmersham Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A length of possible field boundary is visible as an earthwork on Wilmersham Common on aerial photographs of the 1940s. The earthwork is centred on circa SS 8588 4197 and is visible for approximately 140 metres on a northwest to southeast alignment. It may be part of a wider field system recorded on Honeycombe Hill, potentially of prehistoric date. [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 106G/UK/1501 3203-4 (13 May 1946).
- <2>XY SMO7568 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SE. MD002185. [Mapped feature: #41615 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1473230, Extant 16 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1473230 (Original Monarch entry: 1473230)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE145
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1473230
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8588 4198 (121m by 91m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2022 5:22PM
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