MSO6703 - Possible post-medieval enclosures at Elworthy Combe (Monument)
Summary
Three small enclosures are depicted on historic mapping and appear to date from the post-medieval period.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Enclosures shown as walled within woods on OSAD 6" and OS 6" maps. [1,2] Three small enclosures are depicted on the 1st edition and the current large scale mapping of the area (ST 0792 3467, ST 0790 3474 and ST 0790 3462) and appear to date from the post medieval period. [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> SSO1641 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" ST03SE.
- <2> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1888-1914. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1904, 59NW.
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889, Somerset 59(2).
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 975414, Extant 31 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?a=0&hob_id=975414 (Original Monarch entry: 975414)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11246
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 SE26
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 975414
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33587
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 078 346 (153m by 184m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03SE |
| Civil Parish | ELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 10:40AM
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