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HER Number:MDV121841
Name:Post Medieval water meadow south of Claypits, Morebath

Summary

The possible remains of a Post Medieval water meadow, known locally as a Catch Water Irrigation System, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 965 252
Map Sheet:SS92NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMorebath
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMOREBATH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: SS 92 NE 91

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), 1133971 (Interpretation). SDV360961.

A Post Medieval water meadow, known locally as a Catch Meadow Irrigation System, is visible as earthworks, on aerial photographs. A single contour drain, measuring 240m, is centred at SS 9660 2529.
The exact aerial photograph used for transcription is not specified, but this reference is given:
NMR MAL/66083 0007-8 07-DEC-1966

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360961Interpretation: Winton, H. & Dyer, C.. 1998. The Brendon Hills Mapping Project Devon and Somerset (National Mapping Project). National Mapping Programme. Digital. 1133971. [Mapped feature: #111250 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Apr 9 2018 3:25PM