MSO11465 - Farm water wheel at Huish Barton (Monument)

Summary

Two ponds fed an overshot wheel, which was 20' by 3'. The wheel was removed in 1975.

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Type and Period (2)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Fed by two ponds to an overshot wheel made of iron. Removed 1975. Was 20ft diameter and 3ft wide. [1] Dam shows up on APs. Possibly other buildings to north as small enclosures or fields evident. [2]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unassigned: Warren, D Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society. 28.11.77.
  • <2> Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 0538 and 0539.
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Meridian Air Maps. 1981. Infrared False Colour Aerial Photography. 4949.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7721
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NE41
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 975270
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33839

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Grid reference Centred ST 052 386 (69m by 170m)
Map sheet ST03NE
Civil Parish NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 29 2013 4:11PM

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