MMO1693 - Post-medieval quarry at Pittcombe Head (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval roadside quarry is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1952 as an earthwork. This is not depicted on the 1889 Ordnance Survey mapping, therefore it was likely disused by this time.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A post-medieval roadside quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northern side of the A39, near Pittcombe Head. The quarry, centred at SS 84638 46214, 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4122 (17 October 1952).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #39005 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460913, Extant 1 March 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW122
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460913

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8463 4621 (17m by 16m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2022 5:24PM

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