MMO1494 - Post-medieval water meadow southeast of Combeshead Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A possible post-medieval water meadow system is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs. The water meadow is located to the southeast of the deserted Combeshead farm and centred at SS 9300 4719. The water meadow is defined by ditches which are orientated northwest to southeast. The ditches cover an area that measures 144 metres long by 55 metres wide. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/106G/UK/1655 3012-3013 (11 July 1946).
- <2>XY SMO7542 Archive: Dickson, A.. 2007. Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment: SS 94 NW. MD000133. [Mapped feature: #35156 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1455042, Extant 16 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1455042 (Original Monarch entry: 1455042)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument): SS 94 NW193
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1455042
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9299 4719 (110m by 125m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 16 2022 6:05PM
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