MMO2587 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Trimps Hill (Monument)

Summary

A large pit, most likely a post-medieval quarry, is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. A footpath leading from Staunton Wood to Dunster Lodge cuts through the quarry, and it may even be medieval in origin.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large pit, most likely a post-medieval quarry, is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northwest side of Trimps Hill, Minehead. Centred at approximately SS 9737 4456 the subcircular quarry measures some 75 metres across, cut into the northwest facing slopes of Trimps Hill. It is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map as a much smaller feature, and annotated "old quarry" suggesting it was abandoned some time prior to publication of the map in 1889. A footpath leading from Staunton Wood to Dunster Lodge cuts through the quarry, and it may even be medieval in origin. [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: #42060 ]

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE166
  • Pastscape HOBID (was Monarch UID): 1479283

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9737 4458 (57m by 89m) (Aerial Survey)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2020 2:46PM

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