MSO11884 - Possible post-medieval water meadow system at Sweetworthy (Monument)
Summary
A water meadow system was noted on aerial photographs taken in 1947; however, further review of the site suggests this may be in error.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Water meadow system seen on aerial photographs at Sweetworthy. [1,2] The area indicated is under trees and there appears to be no evidence of a catch meadow system here. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6918 Report: Francis, P.T.H.. 1984. A Survey and Description of the "Catch Meadow" Irrigation Systems Found in the Exmoor Region of West Somerset. 41.
- <2> SSO289 Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3175.
- <3> SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset Historic Environment Record, 2 December 2005.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36144, Extant 15 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36144 (Pastscape entry: 36144)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7371
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SE70
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36144
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34462
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8919 4260 (123m by 180m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 15 2022 12:25PM
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