MSO7504 - Post-medieval water meadow south of Thorne Farm (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is thought to be associated with the deserted farmstead of Thorne.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The remains of a fragmented water meadow system thought to be associated with the post-medieval deserted farmstead of Thorne (MSO7460). The water meadow survives as a number of ditches running parallel to the slope. They were seen as earthworks and mapped from aerial photographs. [1,2] 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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980/3259-60 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO6673 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE.
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166531, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166531 (Original Monarch entry: 1166531)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1173
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10094
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE111
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166531
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13937
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9639 3988 (352m by 140m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 4:40PM
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