MEM23266 - Post-medieval stepping stones southeast of Garliscombe Corn Mill (Monument)
Summary
A line of stepping stones are recorded on historic mapping crossing the Barle River. It is not clear whether they are still extant but they seem to be shown on aerial photographs taken in 2013.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A line of dots are shown crossing the River Barle here on the Tithe Map for Withypool, marking the continuation of a footpath heading northwards towards Withypool. [1] The dots are also shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps and are labelled "Stepping Stones". [2,3] The stones are not marked on the present Ordnance Survey mapping; however, aerial photographs taken in 2013 appear to show the line of stones still present in the River. [4,5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SSO685 Map: 1839. Withypool Tithe Map and Apportionment.
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
- <5> SEM8039 Aerial photograph: Getmapping. 2013. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8490 3549 (21m by 28m) Historic mapping |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83NW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | WITHYPOOL |
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2021 2:39PM
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