Local List: 19th Century contour leat at Warren Farm (Warren Canal?)

A countour leat measuring approximately three kilometres in length is one of several that makes up a substantial water meadow system. The leat described above is clearly visible on aerial photographs extending for at least 3 kilometres. It most likely represents the feeder gutter or headmain for the extensive catchwater meadow system which stretches across Prayway Meads as far as Warren Farm. N.B. On the NRHE database, a number of the individual leats within this system, including this one, were originally recorded separately and were combined into one record, recorded on the Exmoor HER as MMO2354, for clarity. Age: of its time Rarity: canals of this date are not uncommon but it is an unusual upland setting and purpose Distinctive Design: fairly simple u shaped profile no known distinctive features Historical Association: High as part of early John Knight estate activities Evidential Value: only known from very limited documentation and as earthwork feature which will contain more evidence for its construction Social Communal Value: not as well known as Pinkery Canal Group Value: there are areas where it has relationships with other Knight Estate features has strong similarity with Pinkey Canal Collective Value: One of a group of features strongly associated with the ‘reclamation’ of the former Royal Forest by the Knights