MEM24846 - Possible post-medieval clay extraction site south of Tivington Heights (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An earthwork pit is depicted but not labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 9328 4563, against the southern boundary of a large field. [1] The feature is not depicted but is located at the eastern end of a linear land parcel shown on the Tithe Map for Selworthy and labelled 641. The Apportionment states this was part of "Adams's", owned by Sir Charles Dyke Acland, Bart, and occupied by Hugh Rendell. The plot is named "Claylands". [2] The feature is again shown on the 25 inch 2nd and 3rd Edition maps. [3,4] The feature is not depicted but is shown within an area of woodland and shrub on the 2020 MasterMap data. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7926 Map: 1841. Selworthy Tithe Map and Apportionment. Land parcel 641.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SSO1533 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. County Series, 3rd Edition 25 inch map. 1:25,000.
- <5> SEM8817 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 9327 4563 (43m by 29m) |
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Map sheet | SS94NW |
Historic Parish | SELWORTHY |
Civil Parish | SELWORTHY, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2020 10:31AM
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