MSO10046 - Post-medieval water meadow south of Dulverton (Monument)
Summary
A system of post-medieval field gutters, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946, probably form part of a water meadow of a type known locally as a Catch Meadow irrigation system. They have been ploughed level.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A system of Post Medieval field gutters, visible on aerial photographs, probably form part of a water meadow, known locally as a Catch Meadow irrigation system. Six roughly parallel ditches, measuring up to 250m long, extend along the contour, between 183m and 244m above OD. They are situated on a south east facing slope centred at SS 9218 2696. They have been ploughed level. [1]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13483
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9214 2693 (444m by 564m) |
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Map sheet | SS92NW |
Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Dec 10 2012 12:48PM
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