MMO1061 - Five post-medieval extractive pits north of Edbrooke Hill Gate (Monument)

Summary

Five extractive pits, probably of post medieval date, visible as earthworks on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Five extractive pits (12 metres to 30 metres across), probably of post-medieval date,are visible on vertical aerial photographs to the north of Edbrooke Hill Gate. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1944 2159-60 (23 January 1947).
  • <2> Archive: RCHME: Brendon Hills Mapping Project, SS 93 SW. AF1133201.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8616
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 93 SW91
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1134095

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9084 3345 (32m by 16m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS93SW
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2016 9:56AM

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