MSO7846 - Post-medieval waterwheel at Roadwater Farm (Monument)
Summary
Remains of an overshot wheel, together with a pond and leat, have been noted at the farm.
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Type and Period (3)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Pond, dry leat and slight remains of a wheel pit are all that is left of an overshot wheel at Roadwater Farm. [1] The leat is visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3] 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> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. D Warren, Somerset Industrial Archaeology Society, 29 November 1977.
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 975132, Extant 30 May 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=975132 (Original Monarch entry: 975132)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO11516
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: ST 03 NW29
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 975132
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 33907
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 0347 3896 (154m by 152m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST03NW |
| Civil Parish | OLD CLEEVE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 30 2022 2:43PM
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