MSO11929 - Post-medieval water meadow at Wydon (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval water meadow system has been noted on an aerial photograph, although its extent has not been mapped.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A water meadow system was noted at Wydon on an aerial photograph dating to 1947. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: 1947. LHL CPE/UK/1980. 3011, 3012 and 3013.
  • <2>XY Report: Francis, P.T.H.. 1984. A Survey and Description of the "Catch Meadow" Irrigation Systems Found in the Exmoor Region of West Somerset. 47-52. [Mapped feature: #46219 ]
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1119269, Extant 11 May 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7650
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NW56
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1119269
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 34509

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 9383 4698 (point) Estimated from sources. Precise location and extent not specified.
Map sheet SS94NW
Civil Parish MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 11 2022 5:10PM

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