MEM24646 - 20th Century water trough east of Highercombe (Building)

Summary

A stone water trough is positioned at the side of the road.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

SS 9063 3058. A stone water trough stands by the side of the road, abutting the bank behind it. The main trough is carved from one piece of stone (?granite), with two supporting legs below. The front bears the inscription: T / IN PIAM MEMORIAM MATRIS / E.S. / POSUIT FILIUS / H.D.S.S. / 1923. / FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE. [1] The trough is labelled on the 2018 Ordnance Survey MasterMap data. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Various. Various. ENPA archaeologist field visit. Catherine Dove, 22 March 2016.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9063 3058 (point)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 10 2019 10:40AM

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