MEM25552 - Medieval or later lane and sheep wash (Monument)

Summary

A lane is indicated on historic maps and labelled Sheepwash Lane on the OS 1st Edition where a small rectangular structure is named Sheep Wash.

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Type and Period (2)

ROAD (Medieval to AD 19th Century - 1066 AD (At some time between) to 1899 AD (At some time between))
ANIMAL WASH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD (At some time between) to 1900 AD (At some time between))

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None recorded

Full Description

A lane is indicated on the Tithe Map of 1841 and labelled Sheepwash Lane on the late 19th century OS 1st Edition where a small rectangular structure at the stream is named Sheep Wash. By this time trees appear to be shown growing in the lane [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SSO301 Map: 1841. Monksilver Tithe Map and Apportionment.
<2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Grid reference	Centred ST 0633 3760 (544m by 223m)
Map sheet	ST03NE
Civil Parish	MONKSILVER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 26 2023 9:52AM

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