MMO989 - Post-medieval field bank and extractive pit south of Little Shircombe (Monument)

Summary

A linear field bank and extractive post of probable post-medieval date, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Linear field bank and extractive pit of probable post-medieval date, visible on vertical aerial photographs to the south of Little Shircombe. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3055-6 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133748, Extant 9 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9023
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW58
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133748

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9374 3240 (104m by 156m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 9 2022 9:22PM

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