MMO2119 - Post-medievael drainage ditch north of Church Lane (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
A probable post-medieval drainage ditch or leat is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork to the north of Church Lane, Parracombe. The ditch, which is centred at approximately SS 6719 4487, runs approximately east-west, parrallel to Church Lane for 65 metres, before turning sharply 90 degrees towards Church Lane. It appears to channel water away from the spring in the field marked Churchtown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map downslope towards Church Lane. It seems unlikely that the ditch was constructed deliberately to bring water to the road, but its precise function is unclear. However, it may be related to the water supply for the former Tucking Mill at Sunnyside. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4090-91 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3>XY SMO7564 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 SE. MD002181. [Mapped feature: #38867 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1468921, Extant 15 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1468921 (Pastscape entry: 1468921)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE130
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1468921
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6720 4487 (63m by 53m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS64SE |
Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 15 2021 11:10AM
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