MEM24220 - Post-medieval drainage ditch on Humber's Ball (Monument)
Summary
A long silted drainage channel was noted during field investigation in 2017.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 82578 32411. A silted drainage channel lies on the northern side of Humber's Ball. It is 2 metres wide, 1 metre deep and 120 metre long. [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. HWH17072, p17-18. [Mapped feature: #44528 Drainage ditch, HWH17072]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17072
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8244 3301 (19m by 127m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Record last edited
May 15 2018 1:48PM
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