MSO11042 - 20th Century sheep dip on Swap Hill (Monument)

Summary

A sheepwash is shown on historic mapping. Remains include post and wire enclosures with concrete pads connected by a dipping trough. There is a small quarry to the south.

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"Sheepwash" marked on 1962 Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division 6 inch map shown by walled enclosures. [1] Only a few walls shown on 25 inch 1978 Ordnance Survey map. [2] Remains of post and wire enclosures with two concrete pads connected by a dipping trough. [6] A rounded, faceless, quarried depression on the north side of Beckham above the remains of the sheepdip. There is some spoil downslope. [7] Has small quarry to the south. [8] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [9]

Sources/Archives (9)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. SS84SW.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1978. 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. 1:2,500.
  • <3> Article in serial: Burrow, I., Minnitt, S. and Murless, B.. 1982. Somerset Archaeology 1981. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 126. 69-91. 84.
  • <4> Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3068.
  • <5> Survey: Western Archaeological Trust. 1980s. Exmoor Aerial Photograph Survey. 8042.
  • <6> 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. 56 (site 60).
  • <7> Unassigned: 22/07/1982. CRAAGS.
  • <8> Unassigned: Committee for Rescue Archaeology in Avon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. 1982. [No title]. 23 June 1982.
  • <9> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 974817, Extant 6 July 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7025
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW111
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 974817
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33181

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Grid reference Centred SS 8067 4243 (40m by 69m)
Map sheet SS84SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Oct 11 2021 12:12PM

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