MEM23032 - Post-medieval quarry at Highermoor (Monument)
Summary
A post-medieval quarry was visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. The earthworks were still present but not labelled on the 3rd Edition map and on the 2014 MasterMap.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A post-medieval quarry was visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. The earthworks were still present but not labelled on the 3rd Edition map and on the 2014 MasterMap. [1-4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM8093 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9622 4697 (42m by 26m) (Historic mapping) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94NE |
| Civil Parish | MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 4:17PM
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