MEM24298 - Modern drainage channel southeast of Honeymead Farm (Monument)

Summary

Two parallel banks were noted on aerial photographs. Modern mapping data shows water running from a pond and along the feature, suggesting it was inserted for drainage.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two parallel banks were noted on aerial photographs. [1-3] There are no features shown in this area on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [4,5] Modern mapping data shows water running from a pond and along the feature, suggesting it was inserted for drainage. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8039A.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3457 (April 1947).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71-177 81/8600 (September 1971).
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <6> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8009 3900 (223m by 163m)
Map sheet SS83NW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2018 9:10AM

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