MMO1749 - Post-medieval stone quarry south of Higher Heale Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small post-medieval extractive pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork in a field to the south of Higher Heale Farm. The pit, centred at SS 6473 4644, is visible as a slight depression or hollow in the surface of the field measuring approximately 7 metres in diameter. It is likely to be an area of small scale stone quarrying which has been backfilled. No quarries are shown in this area on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey 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. NMR OS/72065 158 (15 April 1972).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7554 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 64 NW. MD002171. [Mapped feature: #46022 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1461424, Extant 8 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1461424 (Pastscape entry: 1461424)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 NW67
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1461424
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 6472 4644 (10m by 10m) |
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Map sheet | SS64NW |
Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2021 5:42PM
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