MMO1963 - Possible post-medieval quarry east of Barbrook (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A pit or quarry of probable post-medieval date is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, to the east of Barbrook, Lynton and Lynmouth parish. The pit is centred on circa SS 7186 4745, its north-eastern and north-eastern limits bounded by the line of extant field boundaries of probable post medieval origin. Its south-facing edge is somewhat irregularly shaped, possibly formed by an expanding series of conjoined quarries or openworks. The earthworks are not explicitly marked on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, but its approximate area is distinguished from the surrounding field by the convention for rough pasture, possibly indicating the pits had passed out of use by 1890. They remain visible on aerial photographs of 1995. [1-4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 (F20) 4020-1 (17 October 1952).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 022-3 (12 March 1995).
- <3> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
- <4>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33008 ]
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465627, Extant 10 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1465627 (Original Monarch entry: 1465627)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW168
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465627
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7186 4745 (66m by 60m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74NW |
Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 10 2022 1:28PM
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