MMO1016 - Post-medieval water meadow east of Steart Farm (Monument)

Summary

The possible remains of post-medieval field gutter system east of Steart Farm, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1946. Both the farm and water meadow are now submerged.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The possible remains of a post-medieval water meadow, known locally as a catch water irrigation system, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. Four ditches, or field gutters, extend east from Steart Farm. They are centred at SS 9687 2934. [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/1420 3308-9 (15 April 1946).
  • <2>XY Collection: Dyer, C. and Winton, H.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS92NE. [Mapped feature: #34911 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1133870, Extant 5 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9030
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NE65
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1133870

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9688 2934 (105m by 84m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS92NE
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 5 2022 11:21AM

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