MSO7483 - Post-medieval fishponds south of Chargot House (Monument)

Summary

At least seven ponds are shown on the Tithe Map and 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. The site is named "Fishponds" on the 6" map of 1962. The ponds are likely to be associated with Chargot House.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

"Fishponds" are printed on the 6 inch 1962 map and at least seven ponds were shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps, the westernmost having two islands. [1-3] Formed along valley bottom."Ponds Cottage" and "Pool Farm" nearby. Also possible mill and water meadow system. [4] The fishponds also appear on the Luxborough Tithe Map of 1843. [5] The ponds still appear to be extant. They are likely to be associated with Chargot House. [6,7] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [8]

Sources/Archives (8)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1904.
  • <4> Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. E Dennison, Somerset Council Planning Department, 5 March 1984.
  • <5> Map: 1843. Luxborough Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <6> Aerial photograph: Getmapping. 2015. Vertical Aerial Photography of Exmoor National Park.
  • <7> Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 25 August 2017.
  • <8> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1128152, Extant 25 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11400
  • Local List Status (Proposed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE66
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1128152
  • Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33756

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Grid reference Centred SS 978 369 (668m by 285m) Historic mapping
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Apr 25 2022 10:15PM

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