MEM24313 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Thornmead (Monument)

Summary

A quarry is shown on historic mapping. The site is now partially occupied by a pond.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A quarry is depicted and labelled on historic mapping at SS 8051 3846. [1,2] The site was transcribed from aerial photographs and described as an irregular quarried depression. [3-5] The site is now partially occupied by a pond. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <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> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8038D.
  • <4> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3457 (April 1947).
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71-177 81/8600 (September 1971).
  • <6> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8050 3847 (61m by 50m)
Map sheet SS83NW
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jul 11 2018 4:11PM

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