MMO936 - Medieval trackway south of Highley Plantation (Monument)
Summary
A trackway of probable medieval or later date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Trackway visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of Highley Plantation. This feature is likely to be medieval or later in date. [1,2] It is not clear whether this is a different trackway to the Herepath (MSO11642) or this record refers to the same feature. [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]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 4154-5 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
- <3> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 28 January 2013.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132549, Extant 4 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132549 (Original Monarch entry: 1132549)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9304
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW119
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132549
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9361 3753 (point) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 10:39AM
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