MEM24403 - Possible Post Medieval Extractive Pit on North Twitchen (Monument)
Summary
The possible location for "Scatford Pit" on the far western corner of the field.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The name Scatford Pit appears at this location on the 1st edition OS 1:2500 map (c.1890), although no specific feature is depicted to which the term might refer. On the ground this location is now marked by a series of substantial fans of small stones/gravel forming irregular terraces, presumably deposited by heavily season water flows down the slope. It is possible that in the past these terraces were quarried for this stony material giving rise to the placename. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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. p. 14; no. 18. [Mapped feature: #44885 Possible extractive pit., ]
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7225 3737 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Apr 21 2020 9:02AM
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