MEM25164 - Post-medieval weir northwest of Frackford Bridge (Building)
Summary
The weir is shown on historic mapping. It diverts water from the River Avill into a mill stream.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A weir is depicted on the River Avill diverting water into the mill stream recorded as MEM24623, on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 9820 4343. [1] The weir is again shown on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [2] The weir is not depicted on the Tithe Map for Dunster; however, the mill leat is shown, suggesting the feature was in place by this time. [3] The weir is depicted and labelled on the 2022 MasterMap data. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8089 Map: 1842. Dunster Tithe Map and Apportionment. 6 chains = 1 inch.
- <4>XY SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #47902 Weir, ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9820 4343 (28m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2022 1:28PM
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