MSO9061 - Undated trackway east of Gupworthy (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a possible trackway of unknown date are visible as a faint earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1971.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The faint earthwork remains of a possible trackway of unknown date seen aligned west-northwest to east-southeast between SS 9700 3552 and 9732 3545, traceable for approximately 350 metres. Further to the west is a second possible trackway (MSO9060) that may be a continuation of this trackway. The trackway is visible as a single ditch surviving as a faint earthwork and was mapped from aerial photographs. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71 177/Run97/8783 (7 September 1971).
  • <2> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166734, Extant 27 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1184
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10103
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE122
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166734
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13946

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9716 3546 (341m by 111m) Centred on
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2022 5:08PM

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