MSO11452 - Medieval or post-medieval trackway or parish boundary north of Rook Wood (Monument)
Summary
A linear depression has been noted from aerial photographs that follows the parish boundary and has been interpreted as a trackway. However, it appears to follow the line of the historic Monksilver and Stogumber Parish boundary.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Broad linear depression following the parish boundary north from Rook Wood which is probably a trackway. [1,2] The feature appears to follow the line of the historic Monksilver and Stogumber Parish boundary. [3,4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. ST0636.
- <2> SSO200 Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1981. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. 4898.
- <3> SEM7939 Map: Standidge & Co, London. 1842. Stogumber Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <4> SSO301 Map: 1841. Monksilver Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 975224, Extant 28 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=975224 (Original Monarch entry: 975224)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7692
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NE36
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 975224
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33826
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0713 3683 (130m by 369m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NE |
| Civil Parish | MONKSILVER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 28 2022 9:47PM
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