MSO11221 - Post-medieval farm of Lower Marsh, Marshbridge Cross, Dulverton (Monument)

Summary

Lower Marsh at Marshbridge Cross is shown on the Tithe Map of 1838 as a farm of 72 acres with a homestead. The Ordnance Survey 6" map of 1962 depicts small enclosures but no buildings.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Shown on tithe map as farm of 72 acres with a homestead. [1] Buildings are still shown on this site on both the 1st and 2nd Edition of the Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3] Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division map only shows small enclosures and no buildings. [4] Low banks and derelict small enclosures visible on aerial photographs suggest a deserted cottage farm site. [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: 1838. Dulverton Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1962. 6" SS92NW.
  • <5> Article in serial: Aston, M.. 1983. Deserted Farmsteads on Exmoor and the Lay Subsidy of 1327 in West Somerset. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 127. p91.
  • <6> Aerial photograph: 1971. HSL.UK.71-177 Run 91, September. 8699.
  • <7> Aerial photograph: Aerial photograph reference number . HSL.UK 71-177 Run 91 8699 September 1971.
  • <8> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS9029a.
  • <9> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1114523, Extant 11 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO9359
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 92 NW29
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1114523
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33557

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Grid reference Centred SS 9071 2905 (82m by 72m)
Map sheet SS92NW
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Apr 11 2022 2:02PM

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