MMO2195 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry above Hoaroak Water (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A medieval or post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as a substantial earthwork above Hoaroak Water, Exmoor. Centred at SS 7473 4208, the quarry is cut into the side of a small valley which appears to have been formed by a tributary of Hoaroak Water, and measures 25 metres across. It is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it had been abandoned prior to publication in 1890. Similar quarries can be seen to the north and east, on the opposite side of Hoaroak water. [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/73109 928-29 (29 April 1973).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
- <3>XY SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #38819 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1470990, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1470990 (Pastscape entry: 1470990)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW226
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1470990
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7473 4209 (22m by 24m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 10:26AM
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