MMO1694 - Post-medieval quarry at Pittcombe Head (Monument)
Summary
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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. Centred at SS 84747 46227, the quarry measures approximately 14 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 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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 4122 (17 October 1952).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7549 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 NW. MD002166. [Mapped feature: #39006 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1460918, Extant 1 March 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1460918 (Original Monarch entry: 1460918)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 NW123
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1460918
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8474 4622 (24m by 22m) 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 5:25PM
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