MSO8362 - Post-medieval water meadow north of Druid's Combe (Monument)

Summary

The fragmented remains of post-medieval field gutter system seen on aerial photographs dating from 1971.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The earthwork remains of a fragmented water meadow system of unknown date seen centred at SS 9927 3757. The remains consist of two parallel linear ditches running parallel to the hill side. It is not clear with which farm these water meadows are associated. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71 177/ RUN 99/8808-9 (7 September 1971).
  • <2>XY Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NE. [Mapped feature: #39756 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1167373, Extant 28 April 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO1194
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10112
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NE132
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1167373
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 13955

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9926 3755 (254m by 152m)
Map sheet SS93NE
Civil Parish TREBOROUGH, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Apr 28 2022 12:25PM

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