MMO1030 - Five post-medieval ironstone pits north of Hone Lane (Monument)

Summary

Five small pits, possibly post medieval ironstone pits, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947 and 1964.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Linear series of five small pits (5m by 3m), possibly post medieval ironstone pits, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs to the north of Hone Lane, Bridgetown. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.
  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 3157-8 23-JAN-1947.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 0274-5 27-APR-1964.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO7229
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW84
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1133898

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9282 3304 (18m by 26m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish EXTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 20 2012 3:18PM

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