MEM24637 - Post-medieval shelter hut east of Agnes Fountain (Building)

Summary

A wind and weather hut is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts and labels a ruinous "Wind & Weather Hut" at SS 9074 4734. [1] The hut may or may not be depicted on the Tithe Map for Selworthy; the area is shown as under tree cover and the depiction here isn't clear. [2] The 25 inch 2nd Edition map onwards shows the hut as extant. [3,4] The site was labelled "Shelter" on 2018 MasterMap data. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. County Series, 3rd Edition 25 inch map. 1:25,000.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9074 4734 (4m by 4m)
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:18PM

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