MSO7512 - Post-medieval water meadow south of Chargot Wood (Monument)

Summary

The remains of a ditch thought to be part of a post-medieval field gutter system associated with the deserted farmstead of Kennisham. It was visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a single ditch representing part of a water meadow system associated with the deserted post medieval farmstead of Kennisham (MSO7482) . The ditch was seen as an earthwork and mapped from aerial photographs. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1655/4404 (11 July 1946).
  • <2> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166672, Extant 27 April 2022.

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1181
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10100
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE119
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166672
  • Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33755
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13943

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9700 3658 (282m by 110m) Centred on
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Apr 27 2022 5:02PM

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