MMO2324 - Post-medieval quarry visible on aerial photographs south of Three Combe Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval quarry is visible as a small earthwork on aerial photographs, in a field east of Little Ashcombe and south of Three Combe Hill. Centred at approximately SS 7877 4047, two small oval pits are visible, measuring 13 metres and 6 metres across. The smaller pit may be a trial pit associated with the main quarry. The larger of the two pits is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. It is not clear was was extracted at this site; however, there are a number of other quarries in the vicinity (see MMO2323 and MMO2325) suggesting the area was exploited over a long period of time. [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. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4155-56 (11 April 1947).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7566 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #47290 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475584, Extant 15 June 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1475584 (Pastscape entry: 1475584)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE173
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475584
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7877 4047 (30m by 31m) |
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Map sheet | SS74SE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2021 2:45PM
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