MSO7518 - Post-medieval water meadow east of Langham Farm (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is associated with the deserted medieval farmstead of Blindwell.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a fragmented water meadow system associated with the deserted medieval farmstead of Blindwell. The water meadow appears as a number of ditches running parallel to the hillside. The ditches survive as earthworks and were mapped from aerial photographs. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980/3837 (11 April 1947).
- <2>XY SMO6673 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE. [Mapped feature: #39742 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1167351, Extant 28 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1167351 (Original Monarch entry: 1167351)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1193
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10111
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE131
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1167351
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13954
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9839 3640 (148m by 406m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 28 2022 12:21PM
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