MDE8693 - Post-medieval fish weir near Countisbury Cove (Monument)
Summary
A fishing weir near Countisbury Cove is in the form of an L-shaped shingle bank.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A fishing weir is depicted on the 1980 Ordnance Survey 1:10000 sheet. [1] The feature was seen from the cliff top. It comprises a roughly "L"-shaped shingle bank. This bank acts as a dam and ponds back water on its upper or inland side. At the time of visit this area was holding water. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7622 5047 (93m by 66m) (MasterMap) |
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Map sheet | SS75SE |
Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Related Articles (1)
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=766343 (Pastscape entry: 766343)
Other Statuses/References
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 75 SE6
- National Park
- Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 766343
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:07PM
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