MMO1176 - Post-medieval water meadow around Nurcott Quarry (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval field gutter system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The remains of an extensive fragmented water meadow system assiciated with the deserted post-medieval farmstead of Nurcott. The water meadows survive as numerous ditches which are visible as earthworks and have been mapped from aerial photographs. [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 CPE/UK/1980/3293-4 11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO7525 Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166548, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (2)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166548 (Original Monarch entry: 1166548)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/maps.aspx?a=0&hob_id=1128267 (Original Monarch entry: 1128267)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11969
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7496
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7507
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE114
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166548
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34583
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9660 3906 (681m by 746m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 4:46PM
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