MSO10985 - Possible post-medieval bridge in Longcombe (Monument)

Summary

A set of dry stone bridge abutments either side of a stream north of the sheepfold in the valley between East Pinford, Tom's Hill, and Swap Hill.

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A pair of drytone bridge abuttments either side of the stream in Long Combe, north of the Sheepfold. On the northern abuttment only the lowest courses remain. The existing newly decked pine poles run straight into the bank. The southern feature is 1.6 metres long and 1.7 metres wide. [1] Marked "FB" on 1:10,000 Ordnance Survey map. [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. [4] The bridge is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Somerset County Council. Various. Somerset HER parish files - Exmoor records. PRN 33124, R. McDonnell, 18 January 1984. [Mapped feature: #44101 Bridge abutments on the stream north of the sheepfold., PRN 33124]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1978. 1:10,000 Map, 1978. 1:10,000. SS84SW.
  • <3> Report: McDonnell, R.. 1985. Recommendations for the Management of Archaeological Sites in the Exmoor National Park at Warren, Pinford, Tom's Hill and Hayes Allotment. 59 (site 258).
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 975011, Extant 6 July 2021.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7044
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 975011
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33124

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Grid reference SS 8031 4285 (point) Point has been moved slightly from the record to the correct location on the stream.
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Jul 6 2021 1:12PM

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