MSO8554 - Post-medieval earthworks east of Upcott Farm (Monument)

Summary

Earthworks representing former field boundaries, lynchets and a possible building platform were noted on aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (3)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A field of earthworks immediately east of Upcott Farm, centred at SS 9133 3596. The earthworks seem to represent removed field boundaries, several lynchets, and a possible building platform at SS 9129 3601. Found during field reconnaissance. [1] The possible building platform described above is visible on vertical aerial photographs and was plotted during the Brendon Hills Mapping Project. [2,3] 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 Unpublished document: Wilson-North, R.. Various. Field Investigators Comments. RCHME Field Investigation, 4 November 1997.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 435-6 (11 April 1947).
  • <3> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NW.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1105269, Extant 3 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO653
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12622
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW60
  • National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1105269
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35833

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9133 3595 (150m by 126m)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

May 3 2022 1:13PM

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