MSO7548 - Camp Reservoir pump house, North Hill (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A brick built building survives in good condition close to Camp Reservoir at SS 95654 46920. It has a flat roof and a concrete floor 3.2 metres square internally. Contains fixing for generator and pipes suggesting that it is a World War Two pump house for the reservoir. [1] The pump house is depicted on 2018 MasterMap data, but is not labelled. [2] The pump house is visible on aerial photographs taken by the Royal Air Force in 1946-8 and several paths can be seen leading to it. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO5780 Report: Riley, H. and Wilson-North, R.. 1997. The field archaeology of North Hill: An archaeological survey of the Exmoor National Park holding. RCHME.
- <2> SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
- <3> SEM6707 Aerial photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 -1948. Vertical Aerial Photography.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1100852, Extant 10 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1100852 (Original Monarch entry: 1100852)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12463
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 NE51
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1100852
- Somerset SMR PRN: 35664
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 95654 46926 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 11 2022 10:32AM
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