MMO2212 - Medieval or post-medieval quarries south of Goat Hill (Monument)

Summary

Numerous small quarries are visible on aerial photographs cut into the hillside and may possibly be associated with construction of the highway.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Numerous small quarries are visible on aerial photographs cut into the hillside above the River Barle, south of Goat Hill, Exmoor Parish. Centred at approximately SS 7269 4017, ten quarries are visible, ranging in size from 2 to 8 metres across. The quarries are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication in 1890. The location of the quarries alongside the B3358 road suggests they may be associated with construction of the highway; however this is not certain. Another possibility is that they are related to the Knight family's agricultural improvements and building activity in the area during the mid 19th Century. [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 4106-07 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #32886 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471225, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW243
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471225

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7267 4018 (384m by 250m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 11:25AM

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