MMO1005 - Post-medieval water meadow west of Witheridge (Monument)

Summary

Linear ditches, probably part of a post medieval water meadow system, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Linear ditches, probably part of a post-medieval water meadow system, visible on vertical aerial photographs to the west of Witheridge on either side of Stone Lane, SS 9220 3495. [1-2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 2156-7 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: 1998-1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133841, Extant 4 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7220
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW74
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133841

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9221 3491 (341m by 171m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 4 2022 10:43AM

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