MEM24207 - Post-medieval drainage ditch on Humber's Ball (Monument)
Summary
Silted drainage channels were noted during field investigation.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 82696 32629. Silted drainage channels on the southeast side of Humber's Ball. A typical example is 1.1 metre wide, 0.4 metres deep and 123 metres long. N.B. The single transcribed feature depicted in Figure 5 of the report attributed to this record is only shown as c.47 metres long. As the extent of the site is not clear, the site has not been polygonised. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17056, p15. [Mapped feature: #44512 Drainage ditch, HWH17056]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17056
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8269 3262 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Record last edited
May 14 2018 8:10PM
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