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HER Number:MDV135124
Name:Rectilinear enclosures east of Westcott Farm, Oakford

Summary

Rectilinear bank defined platforms, possibly the location of a former settlement of medieval to post-medieval origin are visible as earthworks on lidar-derived images terraced into the steep east facing slopes to the east of Westcott Farm, Oakford parish.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 886 206
Map Sheet:SS82SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishOakford
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishOAKFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • DESERTED SETTLEMENT? (Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

University of Exeter, 2020-2021, University of Exeter Unlocking Landscapes Project – validated data, ULDEV120 (Interpretation). SDV365999.

Traces of rectilinear terraced platforms running downslope, in area of rough pasture, but notable at end of Westcott Lane, as marked on the OS 1st edition map.

Environment Agency, 2021, University of Exeter Understanding Landscapes Project - Lidar visualisation (Cartographic). SDV366001.

Linear banks, ditches and possible enclosures are visible as earthworks.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365999Interpretation: University of Exeter. 2020-2021. University of Exeter Unlocking Landscapes Project – validated data. Digital. ULDEV120. [Mapped feature: #142950 ]
SDV366001Cartographic: Environment Agency. 2021. University of Exeter Understanding Landscapes Project - Lidar visualisation. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV9082 - Lidar Survey: University of Exeter Unlocking Landscapes Project

Date Last Edited:May 14 2025 12:59PM