Bank and Track, West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, West Exmoor Coast

Record ID:  100902 / MNA148432
Record type:  Routeway
Protected Status: None Recorded
NT Property:  West Exmoor Coast; South West
Civil Parish:  Combe Martin; North Devon; Devon
Grid Reference:  SS 58650 48029
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Summary

Bank and parallel track running 50m NW from N edge of fields to the large erosion gully E of Little Hangman.

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Monument Types

  • PATH (Undated)
  • BOUNDARY BANK (Undated)

Description

Bank and parallel track running 50m NW from N edge of fields to the large erosion gully E of Little Hangman. At the edge of the gully another bank 010 turns NE along the edge of the erosion scar. Part of the feature is shown on the Tithe map, and all subsequent maps. NW Bank 2m wide by 0.5m to 1.2m high, variable. Track 2.2m wide. Probably late C18 or early C19 in date.

Recommendations: Only to ensure low stock levels to prevent erosion of earthwork.

References:
1843 Combe Martin Tithe Map
1889 OS 1:2500 map

References

  • SNA62241 - Document: Nick Berry. 2002. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon.

  • SZB52483 - National Trust Report: Dr Nick Berry. Archaeological & Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon.

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