MSO9277 - Post-medieval water meadow south of Combeshead (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval field gutter system is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947. It is part of a larger system, which extends southwest to West Hawkwell Farm.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval water meadow system, situated at Combeshead, is visible on vertical aerial photographs. These features form part of a larger system of field gutters (described in record MSO9273), which extends south westward to West Hawkwell Farm. [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> SSO1179 Unpublished document: Francis, P.. 1984. A Survey and Description of the Catch Meadow Irrigation Systems. P.40.
- <2> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography. RAF CPE.UK.1980 4301-4302 (April 1947).
- <3> SMO7521 Archive: Dyer, C.A.. 1998. RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 NW. AF1129721.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1089217, Extant 2 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1089217 (Original Monarch entry: 1089217)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO573
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11903
- Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 NW48
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1089217
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34481
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2908 1393 (253m by 298m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | CUTCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 6:32PM
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