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HER Number:MDV75787
Name:Field Boundary east of Botany Bay Plantation

Summary

Former field boundary shown on aerial photograph to the east of Botany Bay Plantation

Location

Grid Reference:SS 682 359
Map Sheet:SS63NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBrayford
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCHARLES

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: 1488928
  • National Monuments Record: SS 63 NE 65

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FIELD BOUNDARY (Early Medieval to XIX - 1066 AD to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

National Monuments Record, 2007 - 2009, National Monuments Record Index incorporating Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme for SS63NE (National Monuments Record Database). SDV343039.

The earthwork remains of a Medieval or Post Medieval field boundary are visible on aerial photographs north of Botany Bay Plantation, Brayford. The boundary is not depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. The curvilinear form of the boundary suggests a Medieval or early Post Medieval date. Other details: Monument Number 1488928.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV343039National Monuments Record Database: National Monuments Record. 2007 - 2009. National Monuments Record Index incorporating Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme for SS63NE. National Monuments Record Index. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4547 - Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Sep 28 2009 2:35PM