MMO1191 - Post-medieval water meadow north of Kingsbridge (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1964. It is associated with the adjacent deserted farmsteads of Butchers and Monkhams.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The earthwork remains of water meadows associated with the adjacent deserted post-medieval farmsteads of Butchers and Monkhams. The water meadows appear as fragmented ditches aligned parallel to the hill side. They survive as earthworks and were mapped from aerial photographs. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SSO1179 Unpublished document: Francis, P.. 1984. A Survey and Description of the Catch Meadow Irrigation Systems. 41.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 137 27-APR-1964.
- <3>XY SMO7525 Archive: Small, F.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NE. AF1133887. [Mapped features: #35121 ; #35122 ; #35123 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1167232, Extant 28 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1167232 (Original Monarch entry: 1167232)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11913
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7516
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE129
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1167232
- Somerset SMR PRN: 33739
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9842 3813 (450m by 886m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Apr 28 2022 12:14PM
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