MEM22862 - Post-medieval quarry near Embelle Wood (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry was visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps and annotated as 'old quarry' indicating it had fallen out of use by the time of the 1st survey. The earthworks are still visible on the 2014 MasterMap, though the site is not annotated. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8181 4869 (38m by 24m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 27 2021 11:50AM

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