MSO11468 - Post-medieval pumping house at Nettlecombe Court (Monument)

Summary

An overshot wheel was driven by an irrigation channel.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

An irrigation channel runs some 100 yards away and 30 feet below the stables (MSO10500). On the lower site of the leat is a sunken stone chamber 8 feet by 6 feet with a vaulted brick roof. Inside is an 8 feet by 1 feet wheel pit. The overshot wheel was 4 feet in diameter and 6 inches wide. [1] The mapping for this monument requires confirmation. [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> Unassigned: Warren, D. 1 Dec 1977. Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 30 April 2013.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 975278, Extant 28 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7724
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NE44
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 975278
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 33843

Map

Location

Grid reference ST 0573 3792 (point)
Map sheet ST03NE
Civil Parish NETTLECOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 28 2022 10:12PM

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