MMO2564 - Medieval or post-medieval stone quarry north of Bryant's Cottages (Monument)

Summary

A small depression is visible in a field and resembles a small backfilled quarry or extractive pit. It may have been a stone quarry related to the construction of the buildings nearby and dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small depression is visible in a field north of Bryant's Cottages, Carhampton, resembling a small backfilled quarry or extractive pit. Centred at SS 9789 4158 the oval pit measures approximately 18 metres across, and is cut into a gentle north facing slope. It is not depicted or annotated on the 1st Wdition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. It may have been a stone quarry related to the construction of either Bryant's Cottages or Broadwood Farm, and dates to either the medieval or post-medieval periods. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/70381 52-53 (23 September 1970).
  • <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 94 SE. MD002187. [Mapped feature: #32534 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE144
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479127

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9789 4158 (14m by 21m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2020 3:27PM

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