MSO9265 - Post-medieval fishpond northeast of Kersham (Monument)
Summary
A "Fishpond" is marked on historic mapping and appears to still be extant.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
"Fishpond" is marked on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance survey maps and the 6 inch of 1962 to the northeast of Kersham. It is shown as a single pond with retaining dam. [1-3] A small dam creating a rectangular pond is shown on aerial photographs. [4,5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1904.
- <3> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <4> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9439A.
- <5> SSO258 Aerial photograph: September 19. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 95. 8750.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1089139, Extant 2 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1089139 (Original Monarch entry: 1089139)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11173
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW22
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1089139
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33503
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9455 3926 (61m by 36m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NW |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
May 2 2022 8:52PM
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