MSO10948 - Post-medieval catchwork gutter northwest of Warren Farm (Monument)

Summary

A feature originally interpreted as a leat that is now thought to form part of a larger catchwork water meadow system.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Contour leat seen from aerial photographs on northeast side of The Warren. [1-4] A leat visible as an earthwork on the north-east side of The Warren, Exmoor has previously been recorded as a separate monument, but is apparently part of the substantial water meadow system which extends from Prayway Meads to Warren Farm, and has now been recorded as such. See MMO2354. [5,6] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [7]

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1>XY Unassigned: SMR file 33087. [Mapped feature: #34462 ]
  • <2> Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3158.
  • <3> Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 79. 9282.
  • <4> Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 43 (site 236).
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 134-136 (12 March 1995).
  • <6> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183.
  • <7> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1102024, Extant 1 June 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO621
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6893
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE67
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1102024
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33087

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7880 4126 (501m by 275m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 1 2021 1:29PM

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