MMO2551 - 19th Century quarries on Hoscombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two small pits visible as earthworks on aerial photographs are likely to be the remains of quarries of 19th Century date. The pits are subcircular in shape and measure approximately 15 and 7 metres in diameter respectively. Centred on circa SS 8264 4412 and SS 8269 4412, on the south facing slopes of Hoscombe, Exmoor parish, they may have been excavated for building materials during the construction of 19th Century field boundaries to the west and north. The boundaries are probably part of the Larkbarrow Farm estate, probably constructed between 1846 and 1849. The quarries are still visible on aerial photographs of 1972. [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 RAF 106G/UK/1655 (F20) 4083-4 (11 July 1946).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/72314 264-5 (10 August 1972).
- <3>XY SMO7567 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 84 SW. MD002184. [Mapped feature: #32562 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1478568, Extant 14 July 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1478568 (Pastscape entry: 1478568)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 84 SW300
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1478568
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8266 4412 (75m by 30m) 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 14 2021 4:42PM
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