MSO8342 - Post-medieval water meadow south of Allercott Quarries (Monument)
Summary
The remains of a post-medieval field gutter system, visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a fragmented water meadow system of medieval or post-medieval date surviving as a number of ditches. It is not clear which of the surrounding deserted farmsteads this system is associated with. The ditches were visible 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/1980/3294-5 (11 April 1947).
- <2>XY SMO6673 Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE. [Mapped feature: #39743 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1166512, Extant 27 April 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1166512 (Original Monarch entry: 1166512)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1171
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10092
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE109
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1166512
- Somerset SMR PRN: 13935
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9590 3910 (343m by 220m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS93NE |
| Civil Parish | TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2022 4:36PM
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