MSO6942 - Disputed modern field system northeast of Warren Farm (Monument)

Summary

Slight turf covered banks have been suggested as a field system of possible prehistoric date, but appear to be of recent origin.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Parallel earthwork banks c. 1 metre wide and 0.25 metres high, northeast of Warren Farm are alleged to be prehistoric. Two of the banks have been accentuated by leats. There are a number of slight turf covered banks at this location but they would appear to be of recent origin. [1,2] Upon a site visit, no trace of a prehistoric field system could be identified in a pasture field to the northeast of Warren Farm. A number of slight turf-covered banks are visible, but they seem to be of recent origin. [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> Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records. PRN 33089.
  • <2> Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 45 (site 241).
  • <3>XY Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 9 August 1994. [Mapped feature: #47242 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 867242, Extant 26 May 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10950
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE45
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 867242
  • Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33089

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7968 4092 (358m by 164m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 26 2021 4:22PM

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