MEM22469 - Post-medieval extractive pit on Spooners (Monument)

Summary

Sub-rectangular pit with an associated mound of upcast spoil on the downslope side. This is a probable prospecting or mining work, most likely dating to the 19th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

As part of the Exmoor Mires Project, South West Archaeology were contracted to undertake a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Spooners. A mineral exploration hollow was found, sub-rectangular in shape, measuring 4 metres by 2.5 metres. The upcast forms a bank on the downslope side, which measures up to 4 metres wide and is 1.4 metres high. The total area of the earthwork is c. 10 metres by 10 metres. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Spooners, which included this site. The sub-rectangular pit was found to have a maximum dimension of c. 10 metres, with a mound of upcast spoil on the northeastern, downslope side. Thios is considered to be a probable prospecting or mining work, most likely dating to the 19th Century. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Spooners, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 14, 15, 17, 21.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Spooners, Exmoor: Results of Archaeological Walkover Surveys and Post Mire Restoration Monitoring. 8, 16.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): ESP12(15)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7897 3725 (12m by 13m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:32PM

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