MEM23899 - Post-Medieval Extractive Pit on Horsen Hill (Monument)

Summary

Two small hollows lie on the western side of Horsen Hill which were likely prospecting pits for minerals, probably ironstone.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two small hollows lie on the western side of Horsen Hill at 278396 135839 and 278411 135838. The western hollow is circular, 3m in diameter and 0.8m deep; the eastern hollow is sub-rectangular, 4m N/S, 5.4m E/W and up to 1m deep. These are prospecting pits for minerals, probably ironstone. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Riley, H.. 2016. Archaeological walkover survey: Horsen, Exmoor. 10.

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 78396 35838 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 21 2018 5:00PM

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