MMO719 - Post-medieval water meadow at Nicholls Plantation (Monument)
Summary
Post-medieval ditches situated to the north and south of Nicholls Plantation, visible on vertical air photographs taken in 1947. These features are probably drainage ditches and may form part of a catch meadow irrigation system.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Post-medieval ditches, to the north and south of Nicholls Plantation, visible on vertical air photographs. These features are probably drainage ditches and may form part of a catch meadow irrigation system. Centred at SS 9520 3122. [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 CPE/UK/1944 1154 (23 January 1947).
- <2> SMO7520 Archive: Dyer, C.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SE. AF1118137.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1120453, Extant 4 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1120453 (Original Monarch entry: 1120453)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8916
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SE46
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1120453
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9516 3116 (231m by 285m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93SE |
| Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 4:44PM
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