MMO1016 - Post-medieval water meadow east of Steart Farm (Monument)
Summary
The possible remains of post-medieval field gutter system east of Steart Farm, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946. Both the farm and water meadow are now submerged.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The possible remains of a post-medieval water meadow, known locally as a catch water irrigation system, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. Four ditches, or field gutters, extend east from Steart Farm. They are centred at SS 9687 2934. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1420 3308-9 (15 April 1946).
- <2>XY SMO6671 Collection: Dyer, C. and Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NE. [Mapped feature: #34911 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133870, Extant 5 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1133870 (Original Monarch entry: 1133870)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9030
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NE65
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133870
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9688 2934 (105m by 84m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 5 2022 11:21AM
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