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HER Number:MDV121838
Name:Post Medieval water meadow west of Morebath village

Summary

A Post Medieval water meadow is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 951 250
Map Sheet:SS92NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMorebath
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMOREBATH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SS 92 NE 87

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CATCH MEADOW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Winton, H. & Dyer, C., 1998, The Brendon Hills Mapping Project Devon and Somerset (National Mapping Project), 1133965 (Interpretation). SDV360961.

The remains of a possible Post Medieval water meadow are visible as earthworks flanking the Shuttern Brook just to the west of the village of Morebath, on aerial photographs. A number of drains
extend parallel and perpendicular to the brook from SS 9512 2513 to SS 9523 2495.
The exact aerial photograph used for transcription is not specified, but this reference is given:
RAF 106G/UK/1420 3084 15-APR-1946

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360961Interpretation: Winton, H. & Dyer, C.. 1998. The Brendon Hills Mapping Project Devon and Somerset (National Mapping Project). National Mapping Programme. Digital. 1133965.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 9 2018 2:46PM