MEM25161 - Post-medieval building northeast of Frackford Bridge (Monument)

Summary

A building is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Tithe Map for Dunster depicts a rectangular building at SS 9852 4328, on the southern side of the road from Frackford Bridge to Dunster (predating the A396). It is within field parcel 569, which the Apportionment describes as "Barn Close etc". [1] The building is again shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The road layout is still in its original arrangement at this time. [2] The arrangement shown on the 1st Edition map is repeated on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [3] The building may or may not be shown on the 1946-8 Royal Air Force aerial photographs of the site. The road layout had been altered by this time. [4] The building is no longer present on the 2008 aerial photographs. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: 1842. Dunster Tithe Map and Apportionment. 6 chains = 1 inch. Land parcel 569.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47898 ]
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography.
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Geoinformation. 2008. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9852 4328 (22m by 21m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 30 2022 11:34AM

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