MEM22774 - Post-medieval sluice near Six Acre Wood (Monument)

Summary

A sluice was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. This was not depicted on the 2nd Edition or 2014 MasterMap, indicating that the feature was abandoned in the early 20th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

SLUICE (AD 19th Century to AD 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

Heritage Coast: Exmoor Heritage Coast

Full Description

A sluice was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. This was not depicted on the 2nd Edition or 2014 MasterMap, indicating that the feature was abandoned in the early 20th Century. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
<2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
<3> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

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Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference	SS 6999 4872 (point) Historic mapping
Map sheet	SS64NE
Civil Parish	LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2022 11:49AM

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