MMO2325 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry southwest of Warren Farm (Monument)

Summary

A possible medieval or post medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. There is no indication as to what was extracted at this site.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible medieval or post medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork south west of Warren Farm. Centred at approximately SS 7904 4036, the quarry is visible as a roughly circular depression, measuring 14 metres across. Within this depression, a second pit is visible, suggesting that the quarry was reworked or that a mineral seam was exploited here. It is not depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting it had been abandoned some time prior to publication. There is no indication as to what was extracted at this site; however, there are a number of other quarries in the area (see MMO2323 and MMO2324) suggesting there was some larger scale exploitation here. [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 4155-56 (11 July 1947).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #47289 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475586, Extant 15 June 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE174
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475586

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7904 4036 (18m by 18m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2021 2:40PM

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