MEM24221 - Possible post-medieval drainage ditch on Humber's Ball (Monument)
Summary
A long silted drainage channel in a very wet area 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 in a very wet area on the southeast side of Humber's Ball is 0.8 metres wide, 0.5 metres deep and 32 metres long. [1] The feature appears to have been transcribed as part of the wider system of earthworks recorded as MMO515. Further investigation is required to confirm the nature of this feature. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SEM8544 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Halscombe Allotments, Humber's Ball, Hawkridge Plain & Old Barrow Down, Withypool & Hawkridge, Exmoor. HWH17073, p18. [Mapped feature: #44529 Possible drainage ditch, HWH17073]
- <2> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Catherine Dove, 14 May 2018.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17073
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8250 3245 (146m by 107m) |
|---|---|
| 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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