MEM22977 - Post-medieval ford at Allerford (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A post-medieval ford was visible on the 1st and 3rd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. This was still seen on the 2014 MasterMap. The ford was not annotated on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map, though its continued use into the 3rd Edition map implies it was still present. [1-4] Allerford's name is thought to derive from "alder-tree ford". The settlement developed between two fords crossing the River Aller. This ford is adjacent to the medieval packhorse bridge (MSO8018) and probably marks the historic core of the settlement. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM6730 Report: McDonnell, R.. 2002. Archaeological Sampling of Two Intertidal Palaeoechannels in Porlock Bay: Interim Report.
- <2> SEM8093 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM8702 Report: Pratt, N.. 2017. Allerford Conservation Area: Appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 4, 5, Figure 1.
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Other Statuses/References
- Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial
- Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial
- Local List Status (Proposed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9052 4691 (15m by 8m) MasterMap |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NW |
| Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 18 2022 11:28AM
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