Summary
Remains of a scarp aligned approximately ENE-WSW in field 703 immediately E of West Challacombe Farm. It is aligned on the existing entrance gate and track. Length 45m, 1m wide x 0.6m high. Probably represents the rear bank of a slightly terraced access track that ran E across the field from the farm. The current track is slightly downhill.
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- SCARP (Undated)
- TRACKWAY (Undated)
Description
Remains of a scarp aligned approximately ENE-WSW in field 703 immediately E of West Challacombe Farm. It is aligned on the existing entrance gate and track. Length 45m, 1m wide x 0.6m high. Probably represents the rear bank of a slightly terraced access track that ran E across the field from the farm. The current track is slightly downhill.
It is possible the feature relates to pre-C19 subdivision of the field, but nothing is shown on the historic maps.
Recommendations: None, except that if possible wheeled vehicles should try and avoid this feature.
References
- SNA62241 - Document: Nick Berry. 2002. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Challacombe Farm, Combe Martin, Devon.
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