MMO2502 - Possible 19th Century quarry pit southwest of Alderman's Barrow (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
An oval pit of roughly 20 metres diameter is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, centred on circa SS 8349 4225, about 200 metres to the southwest of Aldermans barrow. The pit is marked, but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and therefore predates 1889. The function of the pit is unclear, but its proximity to Wellshead Lane, 30 metres to the south, may support an interpretation as a road builder's quarry of possible 19th Century date. [1,2] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 540/931 (F20) 3099-100 (8 November 1952).
- <2>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #32572 ]
- <3> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1477989, Extant 19 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1477989 (Original Monarch entry: 1477989)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW251
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1477989
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8349 4225 (21m by 20m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS84SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 19 2021 4:41PM
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