MEM22876 - Post-medieval mooring posts at Porlock Weir (Monument)

Summary

Post-medieval mooring posts were visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. These were not seen on the earlier 1st Edition map, or the later 3rd Edition.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Post-medieval mooring posts were visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. The map appears to indicate the presence of two posts, each given a monument point for this record. These were not seen on the earlier 1st Edition map, or the later 3rd Edition. [1-3

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
  • Local List Status (No)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (20-50)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8636 4803 (3m by 8m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:13PM

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