MMO2335 - Possible 19th Century stone quarry on Trout Hill (Monument)

Summary

A medieval or post-medieval quarry or extractive pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It may represent the source of stone for buildings and enclosures for 19th Century agricultural improvements.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A medieval or post-medieval quarry or extractive pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northwest slopes of Trout Hill, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7848 4254, the quarry is cut into a steep northwest facing slope above an unnamed tributary of Hoccombe Water and measures approximately 22 metres across. The feature is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map as "old quarry" suggesting it was abandoned shortly before publication in 1891. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here, but given that the quarry lies in an area of extensive 19th agricultural improvement by the Knight family, it is likely that stone for buildings and enclosures was quarried 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. NMR OS/73109 867-8 (29 April 1973).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1896. County Series, First Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1891.
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SE. MD002183. [Mapped feature: #47286 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1475693, Extant 15 June 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SE184
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1475693

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7848 4254 (24m by 24m)
Map sheet SS74SE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2021 1:14PM

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