MMO3254 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary on North Molton Ridge (Monument)

A medieval or post-medieval field boundary is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northern slopes of North Molton Ridge, North Molton. Centred at approximately SS 7831 3296, the boundary is slightly curved, and aligned north to south, enclosing a section of the moor from the small stream in the valley bottom. It encloses an area measuring 300 metres long by 60 metres wide. The western half of the boundary appears to have been eroded by water action on the slope, and is visible as a slight ditch rather than a bank. The boundary is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1891. It may be associated with the deserted settlement (MDE13263) and field system (MDE13281) at Darlick, which lies approximately 500 metres to the northwest. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]