MMO2576 - Post-medieval gravel north of Timberscombe Common (Monument)

Summary

Three small circular depressions are visible on aerial photographs. Two are depicted as "old gravel pit" on the 1889 Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication. They are probably post-medieval in date.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Three circular depressions are visible on aerial photographs at the northern end of Timberscombe Common, Timberscombe. Two of them, one at SS 9647 4215 and measuring 9 metres across and one at SS 96424214 measuring 18 metres across, are depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and annotated "old gravel pit." A smaller pit, at SS 9650 4214 and measuring 8 metres across is not depicted. It therefore appears they were abandoned prior to publication in 1889 but they most likely date to the post-medieval period. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3194-95 (11 April 1947).
  • <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: #44605 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO2575
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE 154
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE 155
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479231
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479232

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9647 4215 (108m by 43m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2020 3:04PM

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