MMO2344 - 19th Century drainage ditches on West Pinford (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Several post-medieval, probably 19th Century drainage ditches are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on the northern edge of West Pinford, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7956 4229, at least four gutters are visible, following the contours between East and West Pinford and covering an area of approximately 7 hectares. They may be part of the drainage system visible to the south (MMO2340), but they do not appear to connect to it at any point and have therefore been recorded separately. The extensive drainage systems in this area are believed to date to the mid 19th Century and are part of the Knight family's agricultural improvements. [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. 540/931 3110-11 (8 November 1952).
- <2> SEM7231 Monograph: Orwin, C.S.. 1929. The Reclamation of Exmoor Forest. Oxford University Press. 1st Edition. P. 32-33.
- <3>XY SMO7566 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #32977 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475766, Extant 14 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1475766 (Pastscape entry: 1475766)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE193
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475766
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7957 4227 (332m by 388m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Part of: Post-medieval land drainage system on Trout Hill, East and West Pinford and Beckham (Monument) (MSO10399)
- Related to: 19th Century drainage ditches on East Pinford (Monument) (MMO2338)
- Related to: 19th Century drainage ditches on West Pinford (Monument) (MMO2340)
- Related to: 19th Century drainage ditches south of Little Toms Hill (Monument) (MMO2361)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 14 2021 10:32PM
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