MSO10129 - Post-medieval bank north of Driver Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A grass covered level top bank up to about 3 metres wide and 0.4 metres high running along the southern side of a field boundary bank on the southeast facing slopes of the combe to the north of Driver Farm. The purpose of this feature is unclear: possibly a level platform for the construction of the boundary bank? [1] This is part of John Knights early water carriage constructed across Pinkery, Goat Hill and Driver 1819 - 1820 [2] later incorporated into Driver and Pinkery farms field systems.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SSO1170 Survey: Faxon, Keith. 1998. Record card from McDonnell, R. Pinkworthy Estate: An Archaeological Survey for Management Purpose. 13 September 1995. [Mapped feature: #34672 ]
- <2> SEM8808 Report: Riley, H.. 2019. The landscape of the Knights on Exmoor: A case study for the Exmoor Mires Partnership. Fig 9.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 14013
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7328 4093 (88m by 143m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2022 12:02PM
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