MMO2585 - Post-medieval gravel pits north of Alcombe Common (Monument)

Summary

Several small pits are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks and annotated on historic mapping as "old gravel pits." They presumably date to the post-medieval period, and were abandoned prior to publication of the map in 1889.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Several small pits are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on the northern edge of Alcombe Common, Minehead. Three pits are visible; the first, at SS 9719 4405 is subcircular and measures approximately 16 metres across. The second, at SS 9720 4405 is more rectilinear and measures approximately 17 metres across, while the third, at SS 9725 4404 is irregular in shape and measures approximately 19 metres across at its widest point. All three are depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and annotated as "old gravel pits." They presumably date to the post-medieval period, and were abandoned prior to publication of the map in 1889. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1655 4106-07 (11 July 1946).
  • <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: #32523 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE164
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479278

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9722 4405 (83m by 30m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2020 2:52PM

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