MSO9273 - Post-medieval water meadow at West Hawkwell Farm (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval field gutter system. It forms part of a larger system which extends northward to Combeshead.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A system of post medieval field gutters is clearly visible on vertical aerial photographs at West Hawkwell Farm. These features form part of a larger water meadow system that extends northward to Combeshead (also described in record MSO9277). [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Francis, P.. 1984. A Survey and Description of the Catch Meadow Irrigation Systems. P.37.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF/CPE/UK/1980 4345-4346 (April 1947).
  • <3> Collection: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS93NW.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1089206, Extant 2 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO563
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11893
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW38
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1089206
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34471

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Grid reference Centred SS 9081 3892 (163m by 411m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SS93NW
Civil Parish CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 2 2022 10:09PM

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