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| Name: | Medieval or post-medieval trackway in Mounsey Wood |
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| ENPHER Monument Number: | MEM15509 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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| Grid Reference: | SS 8855 2961 |
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| Parish: | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Summary
A track to and within Mounsey Castle, noted during field survey of Mounsey Wood.
Monument Type(s):
- TRACKWAY (Medieval to 21st Century - 1066 AD to 2005 AD (Possible))
Description
A track to Mounsey Castle (MSO9316), recorded during field survey of Mounsey Wood. [1]
The trackway is shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. It leaves a larger track at SS88632975, heading south / southwest and entering the monument at SS 8860 2964 before circuiting the inside of the feature. [2]
The route of the trackway external to the castle is marked on 2018 MasterMap data. [3]
<1> Cannell, J., 2005, The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period, P.77-93; Appendix VII (Monograph). SEM7353.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1868-1901, County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map (Map). SEM6703.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 2018, MasterMap (Map). SEM8545.
Sources and Further Reading
| [1] | SEM7353 - Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. P.77-93; Appendix VII. |
| [2]XY | SEM6703 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46161 ] |
| [3]XY | SEM8545 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap. [Mapped feature: #46160 ] |
Related records
| MSO9316 | Part of: Mounsey Castle, Dulverton (Monument) |
Other References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 16 2020 2:43PM |
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