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Summary

Cultivation marks are visible on aerial photographs as very slight earthworks in Dunster Park, south of Henstey Wood, Carhampton. They most likely date to the post-medieval period and the creation of the landscape park and gardens.

Monument Type(s):

• CULTIVATION MARKS? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Description

Cultivation marks are visible on aerial photographs as very slight earthworks in Dunster Park, south of Henstey Wood, Carhampton. Centred at SS 9924 4291, three parallel low banks are visible, slightly curved and running east to west. They measure between 60 and 65 metres long, and up to 8 metres wide. The precise function of these banks is uncertain, but given their location within the post-medieval park, and their resemblance to the plantation banks seen in the area, it seems likely that they are some form of cultivation mark or terrace. They most likely date to the post-medieval period and the creation of the landscape park and gardens. [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]

<1> Various, Various, Vertical Aerial Photograph, RAF CPE/UK/1980 3018-19 (11 April 1947) (Aerial photograph). SMO4068.

<2> Toms, K., 2007-2009, Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 94 SE (Archive). SMO7570.

<3> Historic England, Various, National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry, 1480341, Extant 23 May 2022 (Digital archive). SEM7987.

Sources and Further Reading

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Other References

• Local List Status (Unassessed)
• National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE194
• NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1480341
• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

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