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| HER Number: | MDV26201 |
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| Name: | Remains of medieval fields north-east of Lower Merripit |
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Summary
An area of five abandoned rectilinear fields probably medieval in date bounded by turf and stone banks measuring 2.2 metres wide by 0.7 metres high. There are faint traces of ridge and furrow.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 660 794 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX67NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Dartmoor Forest |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LYDFORD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of medieval fields consisting of a range of banks north-east of Lower Merripit with faint ridge and furrow visible in places
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX67NE155
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 913468
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX67NE/190
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FIELD SYSTEM (Constructed, Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Constructed, Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Air Force, 1950, RAF RP541/540, 3150-3151 (Aerial Photograph). SDV290988.
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, 1985, Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP (Cartographic). SDV319854.
Series of parallel banks beyond the enclosed land. Visible on Royal Air Force 1950 aerial photographs.
Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England, 1987-1993, Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit, S. Probert (Report - Survey). SDV350839.
(03/11/1992) Centred SX 66057950. Approximately 6.8 hectares of abandoned fields on the north-eastern side of the minor road between the B3212 and Runnage Bridge. The five rectilinear fields are bounded by turf and stone banks on average 2.2 metres wide and 0.75 metres high usually with ditches on the external, north-eastern, sides measuring up to 2.4 metres wide and 0.6 metres deep. Traces of very faint ridge-and-furrow is discernible, though not surveyable, in the two long fields abutting the road.
These fields are probably of medieval or later origin. Their layout suggests a period of unplanned expansion. The reason for abandonment is not clear as they lie between two areas of enclosed pasture.
For detailed 1:2500 plan see RCHME Statts Brook survey.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV290988 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1950. RAF RP541/540. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Unknown. 3150-3151. |
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| SDV319854 | Cartographic: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1985. Aerial Photograph Project (Dartmoor) - Dartmoor Pre-NMP. Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England Aerial Photograph P. Cartographic. |
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| SDV350839 | Report - Survey: Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England. 1987-1993. Duchy Farms Project Survey Visit. Royal Commission for the Historical Monuments of England Archaeological Survey. Unknown. S. Probert. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8647 - Greyhound Farm, Duchy Farms Survey
- EDV8409 - Dartmoor Royal Forest Project
- EDV8423 - Duchy Farms Project
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 4 2022 4:22PM |
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