MSO11145 - Post-medieval water meadow on Hoar Moor (Monument)

Summary

A series of drainage ditches and contour leats served the deserted farmstead of Holmoor.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Long straight drainage ditches and contour leats making up catch meadow system around Holmoor deserted farm (MMO156) and presumably connected with it. [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> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8640.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. LHL/CPE/UK/1980 (April 1947).
  • <3> Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 87. 8626.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36135, Extant 15 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO6722
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE62
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36135
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33474

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8622 4036 (332m by 293m)
Map sheet SS84SE
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2022 11:42AM

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