MMO2323 - Post-mediveal quarry southwest of Three Combe Hill (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as a substantial earthwork. It is not apparent from aerial photographs what material was extracted here, but there are a number of other quarries in the vicinity.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as a substantial earthwork southwest of Three Combe Hill, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7871 4059, the quarry is visible as a roughly circular depression, measuring approximately 40 metres across at its widest point. Within this central area, several deeper cuts of varying shapes and sizes are visible, suggesting that the quarry was reworked, or that a mineral seam was exploited. The quarry is depicted, but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting is was abandoned prior to this date. It is not apparent from aerial photographs what material was extracted here, but there are a number of other quarries in the vicinity. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4155-56 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3> Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183.
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475582, Extant 15 June 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE172
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475582

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7872 4059 (54m by 54m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2021 2:48PM

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