MMO2132 - Medieval or post-medieval extractive pit or quarry southeast of Lorna Doone farm (Monument)

Summary

A medieval or post-medieval extractive pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It is not clear from the aerial photographs what mineral or stone was extracted at this site, and further examination is required.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A medieval or post-medieval extractive pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork in a field to the southeast of Lorna Doone Farm, Parracombe. Centred at approximately SS 6751 4468, the ovoid pit measures approximately 25 metres long and 15 metres wide. It is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it had been abandoned prior to publication in 1889. It is not clear from the aerial photographs what mineral or stone was extracted at this site, and further examination is required. [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 CPE/UK/1980 4090-91 (11 April 1947).
  • <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 64 SE. MD002181. [Mapped feature: #33251 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1468976, Extant 15 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 64 SE143
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1468976

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6751 4469 (32m by 27m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2021 3:15PM

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