MEM15379 - Passmore's Pit at Ison Mine (Monument)
Summary
The shaft is open to a depth of up to 10 metres and surrounded by a hedged enclosure bank topped by a beech hedge. Below the surface the shaft becomes a square, rock-cut opening before becoming obscured by rubbish.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
Passmore’s pit is described as being open to a depth of about 10 metres but fenced and filled with sheep carcases. [1] The shaft is 6.2 metres in diameter and 7 metres deep, and below the surface becomes a square, rock cut opening before becoming obscured by rubbish. The surrounding area is covered in spoil. The shaft is surrounded by a hedged enclosure bank topped by a beech hedge. [2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12610
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN (Somerset): 35821
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9042 3711 (26m by 31m) |
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Map sheet | SS93NW |
Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2020 12:46PM
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