MSO7963 - Buttercoombe's Well (Monument)
Summary
Buttercoombes Well is depicted and labelled on the Culbone Tithe Map of 1838. It takes the form of a pond at the head of a stream.
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Type and Period (1)
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Full Description
"Springs" printed on the Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division six inch map. [1] Buttercoombe's Well is depicted and labelled on the Tithe Map of 1838 at SS 8391 4738. It takes the form of a pool at the head of a stream. [2,3] The 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps show two springs here but no pool. [4,5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SSO1617 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS84NW.
- <2>XY SEM8065 Map: 1838. Culbone Tithe Map and Apportionment. [Mapped feature: #44562 ]
- <2> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. M Aston, 8 November 1977, Somerset County Council.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1127193, Extant 23 February 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1127193 (Pastscape entry: 1127193)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11554
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW41
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1127193
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33950
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8391 4738 (45m by 38m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Historic Parish | CULBONE |
| Historic Parish | PORLOCK |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 23 2022 11:52AM
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