MEM24213 - Post-medieval drainage ditch on Halscombe Allotment (Monument)

Summary

A drainage channel runs into a tributary stream of the Dane's Brook. It is similar in form to one on Humber's Ball (MEM24209).

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 81741 33777. A drainage channel, 2.5 metres wide, 1 metre deep and 90 metres long, runs into a tributary stream of the Dane's Brook on the north side of Halscombe Allotment. The ditch is similar in form to one on Humber's Ball (MEM24209). [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17065, p16. [Mapped feature: #44521 Drainage ditch, HWH17065]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17065

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8172 3375 (110m by 78m)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Historic Parish HAWKRIDGE

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Record last edited

May 15 2018 1:48PM

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