MEM15233 - Lower Road to Porlock Weir (Monument)
Summary
The former extension of Courtmead Lane westwards to Porlock Weir is depicted on map of 1710-20.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The former extension of Courtmead Lane from its present northern terminus westwards to Porlock Weir was plotted from a map of 1710-1720. The route is annotated 'Mead Lane and Lower Way to Key'. [1] This extension is not depicted on Day and Master's map of 1782, possibly indicating the route had passed out of use by this date. [2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (20-50)
- Shoreline Management Plan 2 (50-100)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8715 4748 (809m by 318m) Historic mapping |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NE |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Oct 18 2021 3:11PM
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