MMO2399 - Post-medieval peat cutting remains on Brendon Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small sub circular mound is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on moorland on Brendon Common, Brendon. Centred at SS 7645 4378 and measuring 6 metres across, the mound lies within an area of extensive post-medieval peat cutting, and is probably a peat stack or stand associated with this activity. [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. NMR OS/73087 676-77 (17 April 1973).
- <2>XY SMO7566 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #38738 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1476426, Extant 8 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1476426 (Pastscape entry: 1476426)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE248
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1476426
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7645 4378 (7m by 7m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SE |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2021 12:54PM
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