MMO2529 - Prehistoric field boundary on Lucott Moor (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork bank visible on aerial photographs of Lucott Moor, may be a fragment of field boundary associated with a hillslope enclosure of prehistoric date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A possible field boundary of later prehistoric date on Lucott Moor, Luccombe parish, is visible as earthwork bank on aerial photographs of the 1950s. The earthwork is approximately 160 metres long and can be seen climbing the west facing combe slopes at Weir Water head, centred on circa SS 84374371. The earthwork may be a fragment of field boundary associated with the hillslope enclosure of possible Iron Age date, circa 25 metres to the north (MSO7904). [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/931 (F20) 3054-5 (8 November 1952).
  • <2>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #39010 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1478262, Extant 19 July 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW278
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1478262

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8436 4370 (142m by 89m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2021 12:25PM

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