MEM23952 - Post-medieval extractive pit on the eastern edge of Wester Emmetts (Monument)

Summary

A linear cut aligned east to west, likely associated with mining activity on Burcombe and Wester Emmetts.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A linear cut approximately 15 metres long aligned east to west was noted by Cornwall Council during a walkover survey of Wester Emmetts. It was probabbly originally 1 to 1.5 metres wide but it now substantially silted or infilled. Spoil has been cast downslope to the north., forming a bank 4 metres wide and up to 0.4 metres high. The stony nature of the spoil suggests that this working cut into bedrock. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2012. Burcombe and Wester Emmetts, Exmoor: Archaeological Survey. p19. [Mapped feature: #46669 Figure 3, 28]

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Mires Feature Reference (Monument): EWE12(28)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7473 3790 (24m by 13m)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 19 2020 1:31PM

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