MSO7508 - Post-medieval water meadow west of Westcott Farm (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is associated with the deserted medieval farmstead of Westcott.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a fragmented water meadow system associated with the deserted medieval farmstead of Westcott. The water meadow survives as parallel ditches running along 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/1980/3293 & 4336 (4 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. 1166549, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166549 (Original Monarch entry: 1166549)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1177
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10096
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE115
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166549
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13939
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9658 3789 (780m by 442m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 4:54PM
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