MSO7511 - Post-medieval water meadow west of Collyhill Wood (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is associated with the deserted medieval farmstead of South Colley Hill.
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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 South Colley Hill seen centred at SS 9646 3665. The water meadow survives as a number of ditches running parallel to the slope. The ditches 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/1944/4151 (23 January 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. 1166651, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166651 (Original Monarch entry: 1166651)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1180
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11099
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE118
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166651
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33730
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13942
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9646 3656 (303m by 193m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | LUXBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 5:00PM
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