MEM22531 - Possible quarry of unknown date on Deer Park (Monument)

Summary

A platform above the roadside noted during field investigation possibly represents a small quarry.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small quarry was noted adjacent to the modern Simonsbath road during a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, undertaken by South West Archaeology as part of the Exmoor Mires Project. This feature probably dates from the construction of the road. [1] The Historic Environment Officer for the Exmoor Mires Project undertook a non-intrustive walkover survey of the proposed mire restoration area on Deer Park, which included this site. Noted was a platform above the roadside which is possibly a small quarry. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Report: Walls, S. and Morris, B.. 2012. Deer Park, Exmoor: Results of a walkover survey. 26, 28, 40.
  • <2> Report: Bray, L.S.. 2013. Archaeological walkover surveys on Deer Park, Exmoor. 12, 25.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EDP12(142)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7622 3862 (point)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Mar 17 2021 2:35PM

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