MSO9364 - Post-medieval water meadow at Weir Cleeve (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval field gutter system overlooking the River Barle is visible on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A system of post-medieval field gutters, visible on aerial photographs, probably form part of a water meadow, known locally as a catch meadow irrigation system. At least four roughly parallel ditches, the visible extent of which measure between 100 and 150 metres, extend along the contour, between 152 and 213 metres above Ordnance Datum. They are situated on a west facing slope overlooking the River Barle and are centred at SS 9156 2857. [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: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF 106G/UK/1420 4300-4301 (15 April 1946).
  • <2>XY Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 92 NW. AF1131882. [Mapped feature: #37953 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1132251, Extant 11 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO846
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10044
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW39
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1132251
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13481

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9152 2854 (155m by 439m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2022 2:31PM

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