MMO858 - Post-medieval water meadow system south of Hele Bridge (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1952.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Part of a system of post-medieval field gutters, is visible on aerial photographs. It probably forms part of a water meadow, known locally as a catch meadow irrigation system. Three roughly parallel ditches are centred at SS 9337 2748. [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 540/860 3041-3 (15 April 1952).
- <2> SMO6669 Collection: Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NW.
- <3>XY SMO7522 Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 92 NW. AF1131882. [Mapped feature: #34900 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132263, Extant 11 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1132263 (Pastscape entry: 1132263)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10051
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8975
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW51
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132263
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13522
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9336 2748 (99m by 183m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NW |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2022 2:59PM
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