MMO2319 - Two small quarries south of Limecombe Cottage (Monument)

Summary

Two small quarries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks and most likely date to the post-medieval period. The name "Limecombe" suggests that this area may have been exploited for limestone.

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Full Description

Two small quarries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks south of Limecombe Cottage, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7642 4018, both quarries are cut into the steep east facing slope above Lime Combe. The larger quarry to the north measures 7.5 metres across, while the smaller quarry to the south measures 6 metres. They most likely date to the post medieval period, although neither is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication in 1889. The name "Limecombe" suggests that this area may have been exploited for limestone, and there are a number of old quarries depicted in the area on the 1889 map (see MMO2318). The cottages at Limecombe were built by the Knight family, who also intended to construct a station nearby for their proposed Simonsbath-Porlock mineral railway. It is possible that the quarries were part of this proposal. [1-4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4152-53 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3> Monograph: Burton, R.A.. 1989. The Heritage of Exmoor. Roger A. Burton. pp 66-69.
  • <4>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #32991 ]
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475576, Extant 15 June 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE168
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475576

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7642 4018 (12m by 46m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2021 3:16PM

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