MEM15211 - Disputed post-medieval ha ha west of Hollam House (Monument)
Summary
A linear feature in the grounds of Hollam House, originally thought to be a ha ha, is now suggested to be a contour leat forming part of a wider water meadow.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a ha ha, in the grounds of Hollam House, has been identified by a Farm Environment Plan Surveyor. [1] An earthwork is visible, southwest of Hollam House, in the 2003 aerial photography. [2] An earthwork is visible, southwest of Hollam House, in the 1946-1948 aerial photography.[3] This feature is likely to be one of the contour leats (rather than a ha ha), forming part of the field gutter system at Hollam. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM6997 Map: Mills, R.. 2009. Annotated Higher Level Stewardship Options Map. [Mapped feature: #31217 ]
- <2> SEM6700 Aerial photograph: Geoinformation. 2003. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.
- <3> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography.
- <4> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1999-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. F Glover, HER Officer, 3 February 2011.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9179 2840 (114m by 90m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NW |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2020 10:51AM
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