MEM24850 - Post-medieval weir and sluice east of Bury Castle (Monument)

Summary

A weir and sluice are depicted on historic mapping. It is not clear how they relate to each other.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A weir is shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 9411 2706. A sluice is also noted in this approximate location (not mapped). [1] The weir and sluice are also marked on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [2] The features are not shown on the 2020 MasterMap data. [3] They are also not shown on the Tithe Map for Kings Brompton. [4] This weir and sluice appear to relate to a small water course or leat which is still marked on the map taken off the Haddeo possibly for stock watering, meadow watering or local water power

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
  • <4> Map: 1841. Kings Brompton Tithe Map and Apportionment. 6 chains = 1 inch.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9411 2706 (12m by 16m)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 8 2020 5:47PM

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