MEM25240 - 19th Century footbridge west of Pinkery Farm (Monument)
Summary
A footbridge is shown on historic mapping. It appears have been constructed to provide access to Pinkery Farm in the 19th Century.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A footbridge is labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at c. SS 7207 4114, where a footpath heading northeast from the routeway MMO495 towards Pinkery Farm crosses the river. [1] The footbridge and the path are not shown on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [2] This path is not shown on the 1818 Inclosure Award Map for Exmoor. It likely post dates this map, coming into use after the construction of Pinkery Farm (MEM23062). [3,4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #48031 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8815 Map: Kelsey, F.J.. 1818. A Map of Exmoor Forest Referred to by the annexed Award. 4 inches : 1 mile. Pen and Ink.
- <4> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 28 June 2022.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7207 4114 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74SW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 28 2022 12:23PM
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