MSO7944 - Possible undated enclosure on Porlock Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A circular bank was noted on aerial photographs but could not be found during field investigation in 1996.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Small circular bank seen on aerial photographs. [1,2] May be a sheepfold. [3] No evidence for an enclosure was found during field reconnaissance. [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> SSO202 Aerial photograph: May 1977. ENP MAM IRFC. 13.104.
- <2>XY SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8343. [Mapped feature: #47310 ]
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, 12 June 1984.
- <4> SMO7329 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 12 August 1996.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974998, Extant 19 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=974998 (Pastscape entry: 974998)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11573
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW86
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974998
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33970
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8391 4305 (34m by 35m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2021 10:04PM
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