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Summary

Possible water meadow shown on aerial photograph to the south of Leworthy

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Monuments Record: 1488864
• National Monuments Record: SS 63 NE 44

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• WATER MEADOW (Post Medieval to XX - 1540 AD to 1901 AD (Between))

Full description

National Monuments Record, 2007 - 2009, National Monuments Record Index incorporating Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme for SS63NE (National Monuments Record Database). SDV343039.

Two probable Post Medieval leats or water channels are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on the north-facing slope south of Leworthy, Bratton Fleming. The form and position of the leats suggest they may represent the remains of a water meadow system, known locally as a catchwater meadow, which used a series of approximately parallel gutters located on a slope to distribute flowing water evenly over the surface of the meadow. This prevented freezing in winter and encouraged early growth in Spring, thereby providing extra feed for livestock. Other details: Monument Number 1488864.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4547 - Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme

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