MEM24368 - Post-medieval quarry and spoil heap on the east of Alderman's Barrow Allotment (Monument)
Summary
A linear slope cut quarry against the field boundary of the Allotments eastern edge with an east to west running spoil heap.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A linear quarry cut into the slope lying north-nortwest to south-southeast, 19 metres long and up to 10 metres metres wide overall. The maximum depth reaches over 2 metres. A spoil heap lying east to west is adjacent to the west of the narrow downslope entrance to the quarry cut. This heap is roughly 10 metres long by 4.5 metres wide and 1.2 metres high. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM6823 Report: Kirkham, G. and Taylor, S.. 2008. Exmoor Mire Restoration Project: Archaeological Survey on Moorland Areas at Alderman's Barrow Allotment, Blackpitts-Exe Head, North Twitchen, Roosthitchen and Verney's Allotment. Cornwall County Council Historic Environment Service (Projects). p. 9; no. 6-7. [Mapped features: #44829 A quarry and adjacent spoil heap on the E. of Alderman's Barrow Allotment., ; #44830 A quarry and adjacent spoil heap on the E. of Alderman's Barrow Allotment., ]
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8467 4226 (31m by 39m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SW |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2021 11:55AM
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