MMO2225 - Post-medieval water meadow north of Pinkery Farm (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval gutter or drain is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. A water meadow system has been reported at this location and it is possible that this gutter is part of that system. It was likely constructed in the mid 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval gutter or drain is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs in a field north of Pinkery Farm, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7226 4133 the gutter runs approximately northwest to southeast, following the contours of the slope, and measures approximately 50 metres long. A water meadow system has been reported at this location (see MSO11797), although no trace of it is visible on aerial photographs, and it is possible that this gutter is part of that system. It was likely constructed around the same time as Pinkery Farm in the mid 19th Century. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3148-49 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Monograph: Orwin, C.S.. 1929. The Reclamation of Exmoor Forest. Oxford University Press. 1st Edition.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #32878 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471315, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6975
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW256
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471315

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7225 4133 (49m by 30m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 2:15PM

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