MMO2628 - Post-medieval quarry south of Hoaroak Cottage (Monument)
Summary
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A probable post medieval pit or quarry and associated spoil heap are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks in a field southsouthwest of Hoaroak Cottage, Exmoor. Centred at SS 7398 4325, the pit measures approximately 19 metres long and up to 8 metres wide. The spoil heap is visible as a mound of earth around the eastern edge of the pit. A quarry is depicted but not annotated at this location on the 1st Wdition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. It may have been opened in the 19th Century as a test pit in an attempt to locate the ironstone seam in the area. Iron workings in the form of adits and spoil heaps can be seen to the southeast of this feature (see MSO7125). Four smaller trial pits can be seen to the north and east of the largest pit. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 540/931 3082-83 (8 November 1952).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7565 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #42359 ]
- <4> SEM8028 Report: Riley, H.. 2013. Hoaroak Valley: Historic landscape survey and analysis. 35-36.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1480115, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1480115 (Pastscape entry: 1480115)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW270
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1480115
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7399 4325 (24m by 25m) Aerial Survey |
---|---|
Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 2:58PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.