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Summary

Large oval waterlogged area, regular in outline, in field known as Pool Park Meadow in the early 19th century. Possibly indicates a formal pool in parkland setting.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• National Trust SMR: 101189

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• POOL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N., 2009, Land at Compton Castle, Devon, 15, 66 (Report - Survey). SDV347354.

Waterlogged area seen in Pool Park Meadow (130 on the tithe map), forming a large oval area along the centre line of the combe, draining to the north-east. It looks regular in outline, and given the field name, it is possible that this may be the remains of a formal park feature. At the beginning of the 19th century this and the adjacent field to the north-west (129 Great Pool Park) were one field known as Pool Park. If a former pool did exist here, it may be the remnants of the puddled clay lining that has escaped the plough and retains water in wet weather. Other details: Site Inventory map (2) 071.

Ordnance Survey, 2011, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV346129.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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