MEM23020 - Post-medieval sand pit on North Hill (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval former sand pit was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey maps. This was no longer visible on the 2nd Edition map.

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Type and Period (1)

SAND PIT (Post Medieval to Edwardian - 1540 AD? to 1902 AD? (Possible))

Protected Status

Heritage Coast: Exmoor Heritage Coast

Full Description

A post-medieval sand pit was visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey maps, annotated as 'old sand pit' indicating it was disused by the time of the survey. This was no longer visible on the 2nd Edition map. [1, 2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #41862 ]
<2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference	Centred SS 9597 4782 (14m by 6m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet	SS94NE
Civil Parish	MINEHEAD WITHOUT, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 10 2021 4:46PM

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