MMO1980 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry east of West Lyn Farm (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small quarry of probable medieval or post-medieval date is visible on aerial photographs as a levelled earthwork, to the east of West Lyn Farm at circa SS 7294 4856. Although the earthwork itself is not marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, its immediate area is differentiated from the remainder of the field by the map convention for rough pasture. This may support the suggestion that the quarry had passed out of use by this time, but that the earthworks had not yet been levelled, which appears to have happened between 1947 and 1952. Several similar former quarries are visible on aerial photographs in this area, many of which are marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map. If clearly marked on the current base map these may not have been transcribed. [1-5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 (F20) 4048-9 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/910 (F20) (17 October 1952).
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/95026 049-50 (12 March 1995).
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <5>XY SMO7556 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 NW. MD002173. [Mapped feature: #33002 ]
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1465937, Extant 10 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1465937 (Original Monarch entry: 1465937)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 NW185
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1465937
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7294 4856 (23m by 21m) 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 2:26PM
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