MSO11527 - 19th Century pound west of Splat Barn Cottage (Building)

Summary

A pound shown on the Ordnance Survey 25 inch map of 1904 and the 6 inch map of 1962. It is still extant on modern mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The pound is shown on historic mapping. [1-4] This is mentioned by Corner as being 'The Manor Pound'. He states the present pound dates from 1844 and previously, it was on the left of the old entrance to Court Place. [5] 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] The pound is shown to the southeast on the Tithe Map for Porlock (see MEM25136). [8]

Sources/Archives (8)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560. SS84NE.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1904, 34(1).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1931. 6" sheet 34NW.
  • <5> Monograph: Corner, Dennis. 1992. Porlock in Those Days. Exmoor Books. p47, 89.
  • <6> Report: Pratt, N.. 2013. Porlock Conservation Area: Appraisal Document.
  • <7> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1127296, Extant 14 February 2022.
  • <8> Map: Cox, J. W.C.. 1841. Porlock Tithe Map and Apportionment. 13.3 inches : 1 mile. Land parcel 547.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7968
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NE27
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1127296
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33922

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8826 4688 (8m by 11m) MasterMap
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Feb 14 2022 1:28PM

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