MSO8952 - Medieval ridge and furrow to east of Withiel Farm (Monument)

Summary

Ridge and furrow fields and associated field banks in fields east of Withiel Farm, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947. They are probably of medieval date.

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Ridge and furrow fields and associated field banks, probably of medieval date, in fields to the east of Withiel Farm. These features are visible on vertical aerial photographs and are located on either side of a small stream valley at SS 9867 3389 and SS 9995 3385. [1-3] 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] Only very low ridge and furrow to the west of the stream is visible in LiDAR imagery. [5] This record was enhanced by Cornwall HER for the Forestry Commission's Project K. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3147-8 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4023-4 (19 May 1947).
  • <3> Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1121276, Extant 5 May 2022.
  • <5> Cartographic materials: Environment Agency. 2022. LiDAR (DTM or DSM).
  • <6> Index: Cornwall Council. 2025/6. Forestry Commission Project K.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO758
  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE85
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1121276

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Grid reference Centred SS 9880 3386 (486m by 454m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93SE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2026 3:08PM

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