MMO2211 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry northeast of Pinkery Farm (Monument)

Summary

A small medieval or post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs. It is possible that the quarry was opened by the Knight family, and it may be related to the construction of Pinkery Farm or Pinkery Canal.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small medieval or post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs in a field north east of Pinkery Farm. Located at SS 7248 4132 and cut into a steep southeast facing slope, the quarry measures approximately 14 metres across. It is not depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1890, suggesting it was abandoned some time prior to publication. It is possible that the quarry was opened by the Knight family as part of their agricultural improvements in the area, and it may be related to the construction of Pinkery Farm or Pinkery Canal. [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 106G/UK/1501 4084-85 (13 May 1946).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #47021 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471213, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW242
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471213

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7248 4122 (19m by 18m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 11:15AM

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