MMO2438 - Post-medieval quarry pit south of Wellshead Allotment (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry of probable post-medieval date is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs to the south of Wellshead Allotment, Exford parish, centred on circa SS 8384 4137. The pit is irregular in shape but approximately 25 metres in diameter at its widest point. A spoil heap and possible entrance can be seen on the eastern side. It is annotated as Old Quarry on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889 and therefore had probably passed out of use by the end of the 19th Century. Four similar pits can be seen to the east. [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. NMR OS/73109 945-6 (29 April 1973).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #47411 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1477595, Extant 20 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1477595 (Pastscape entry: 1477595)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW211
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1477595
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8364 4129 (32m by 32m) |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Related to: Post-medieval gravel pit on Alderman's Barrow Allotment (Monument) (MSO10340)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry on Almsworthy Common (Monument) (MMO2436)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry or prospecting trench on Wellshead Allotments (Monument) (MMO2434)
- Related to: Post-medieval quarry south of Wellshead Allotment (Monument) (MMO2437)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 3:42PM
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