MMO1692 - Post-medieval quarry on Pittcombe Head (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A large roadside stone quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs taken in 1952, located on the northern side of the A39, near Pittcombe Head. The quarry, centred at SS 84395 46180, measures approximately 8 metres in diameter. It is not shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map; however, several similar quarries in the area are depicted as 'Old Quarries' suggesting that they were not in use at the time of publication, and therefore predate the 1889 map. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4122 (17 October 1952).
- <3>XY SMO7549 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #38177 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460908, Extant 1 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1460908 (Original Monarch entry: 1460908)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW121
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460908
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8441 4619 (26m by 19m) Aerial Survey |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 1 2022 5:22PM
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