MEM24929 - Cornham Hunting Gate, a post-medieval bridge south of Cornham Brake (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An unlabelled bridge is shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map crossing the River Barle at SS 7608 3872. [1] The feature is labelled "F.B." or footbridge on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [2] The feature is not shown on 2021 MasterMap data, and appears to have been removed. [3] The location of this bridge is marked with an X and labelled "Corham Hunting Gate" (IE Cornham) on a sketch map dating from c.1849. It was likely drawn by Robert Smith. [4] It is not clear if a gate was actually present at the site, or if the name "Gate" referred to the older meaning of "way". [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #47037 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM340794 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
- <4> SEM8631 Archive: Various. 1815-1999. Knight Archive. KN.CORR.012_1849.XX.XX_SS76363890.pdf.
- <5> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 22 February 2021.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7608 3872 (14m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Feb 22 2021 10:33PM
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