MMO2733 - Post-medieval drainage system north of Great Cornham (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval or possibly 20th Century drainage system is visible on aerial photographs on moorland north of Great Cornham, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7459 3998, a large number of criss crossing ditches, some of which are banked extend across an area of some 6 hectares. The ditches appear to drain into a large curvilinear leat (see MMO2160), which forms part of the system. This leat, similar in form to the Pinkery Canal, is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting at least part of the system was constructed and in use by the time of publication in 1890. Other similar systems are visible in the surrounding areas, some draining into natural streams and water courses, others appearing to drain into specially constructed leats. It is possible that the system was continually expanded and recut throughout the 19th and 20th Century, which would account for its apparently excellent state of preservation. [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. NMR OS/73109 989-90 (29 April 1973).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
- <3>XY SMO7572 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NW. MD002189. [Mapped features: #47026 ; #47027 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484192, Extant 30 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484192 (Original Monarch entry: 1484192)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW73
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484192
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7457 3999 (551m by 191m) (2 map features) |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 30 2021 2:49PM
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