MEM25547 - Post-medieval drainage system south of Wilmersham Farm (Monument)
Summary
A system of at least two roughly parallel curving drains on the slopes above Dady Combe are visible on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery. The drains feed into a water carriage (MMO2273) that transported water from a spring to Wilmersham Farm and may have formed part of a catchwater system.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A system of at least two parallel curving drains on the slopes above Dady Combe are visible on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery. The drains feed into a water carriage (MMO2273) that transported water to Wilmersham Farm and may have formed part of a catchwater system. The features are visible on historic aerial photographs from the 1940s onwards and Lidar imagery [1,2], although are difficult to discern on the ground [3].
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8674 4293 (452m by 441m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jun 19 2023 7:16PM
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