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Summary

Relict field boundaries and evidence of possible strip lynchets of probable medieval date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards, on the steep slopes overlooking the coast at Napps Cliff.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SS44SW/20

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
• STRIP LYNCHET (Late Medieval - 1401 AD to 1539 AD)

Full description

Timms, S. C., Untitled Source (Report - Survey). SDV2.

Field system on napps cliff. Vis=estimated -/-/1982 (collings). A lynchet is shown on os 6" map; also visible are low banks climbing the slope. Visible on 1946 raf ap (aph). ?medieval outfield cultivation.(timms).

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV89999.

Des=collings, a. G. /as above(pers comm visitor to smr 8/2/1983).

Untitled Source (Aerial Photograph). SDV90000.

Aph=106 g/uk 1501/3138/(13/5/1946)county ref 3/11.

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV90001.

Des=timms, s. /as above/(7/9/1983).

George Braund and Henry Hearn, 1839, Map of the Parish of Georgeham in the county of Devon surveyed for the commutation of Tithe (Cartographic). SDV349926.

The relict boundaries might partly correspond to a boundary depicted on the tithe map for Georgeham, but most are not marked. However the relict boundaries fall within a wider system of enclosure of probable medieval origin.

Royal Air Force, 1941, RAF/S171, NMR RAF/S171/1416 34-35 01-JUN-1941 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349056.

The former boundary bank are visible as low earthworks, partly obscured by scrub vegetation.

Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/106G/UK/1501, NMR RAF/106G/UK/1501 3138-3139 13-MAY-1946 (Aerial Photograph). SDV349927.

The former boundary bank are visible as low earthworks, partly obscured by scrub vegetation. Map object partly based on this source.

Royal Air Force, 1964, RAF 543/2821 F66, NMR RAF/543/2821 F66 0223-4 27-APR-1964 (Aerial Photograph). SDV350307.

The possible lynchets are visible as low earthworks highlighed by possible parching. Map object partly based on this source.

Environment Agency, 2007, LiDAR data JPEG image (1 metre resolution), Lidar SS4440 Environment Agency D0086288 29-30-SEP-2007 (Cartographic). SDV350308.

Former field boundary banks are visible as low and probably spread earthwork banks.

Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1580 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Field system on Napps Cliff. A lynchet is shown on os 6" map; also visible are low banks climbing the slope. Visible on 1946 raf ap (aph). ?medieval outfield cultivation.

Hegarty, C. + Knight, S., 2011 - 2012, North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme Project (Interpretation). SDV349018.

Relict field boundaries and evidence of possible strip lynchets of probable medieval date are visible as earthwork banks on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards, on the steep slopes overlooking the coast at Napps Cliff. The former field boundaries on the higher, gentler slopes are aligned perpendicular to the contours, crossing the slopes, whilst the boundaries on the lower, steeper slopes follow the contours, terracing the slopes into lynchets. The relict boundaries were probably a continuation of the system of enclosure based on medieval open fields which formerly surrounded the village of Putsborough, as depicted on the tithe map for Georgeham of 1839.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV2	Report - Survey: Timms, S. C..
SDV339712	Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 1580.
SDV349018	Interpretation: Hegarty, C. + Knight, S.. 2011 - 2012. North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty National Mapping Programme Project. AC Archaeology Report. ACD383/2/1. Digital.
	Linked documents:1
SDV349056	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1941. RAF/S171. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/S171/1416 34-35 01-JUN-1941.
SDV349926	Cartographic: George Braund and Henry Hearn. 1839. Map of the Parish of Georgeham in the county of Devon surveyed for the commutation of Tithe. Tithe Map.
SDV349927	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/106G/UK/1501. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/106G/UK/1501 3138-3139 13-MAY-1946.
SDV350307	Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1964. RAF 543/2821 F66. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). NMR RAF/543/2821 F66 0223-4 27-APR-1964.
SDV350308	Cartographic: Environment Agency. 2007. LiDAR data JPEG image (1 metre resolution). Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. Lidar SS4440 Environment Agency D0086288 29-30-SEP-2007.
SDV89999	Migrated Record:
SDV90000	Aerial Photograph:
SDV90001	Migrated Record:

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV6132 - North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty NMP Project

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