MMO2586 - Post-medieval quarry on northwest slopes of Alcombe Common (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as a substantial earthwork. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here; however, a number of other quarries and gravel pits are visible in the vicinity.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry is visible on aerial photographs as a substantial earthwork on the north-western slopes of Alcombe Common, Minehead. Centred at approximately SS 9710 4417, the quarry consists of two cuts into the slope, one measuring some 13 metres across, and a second larger quarry measuring 52 metres across adjacent to the first. It is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, and annotated "old quarry" suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. Within the quarry several deciduous trees are shown, indicating the quarry had become overgrown and therefore suggesting it had been out of use for some time. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here; however, a number of other quarries and gravel pits are visible in the vicinity. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/1980 3021-22 (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: #32522 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE165
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479281

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9711 4418 (65m by 53m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2020 2:47PM

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