MMO2629 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Hoaroak Cottage (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A probable post-medieval quarry or pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork in a field northwest of Hoaroak Cottage, Exmoor. Centred at SS 7403 4364, the pit is roughly oval and measures some 7 metres across. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1889. There is no indication as to what material was being extractd here, however given the proximity to Hoaroak Cottage and its associated boundaries, it may well have provided building stone for the cottage or field boundaries. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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: #38844 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1480118, Extant 19 January 2022.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1480118 (Pastscape entry: 1480118)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW271
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1480118
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7403 4364 (11m by 11m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS74SW |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2022 3:00PM
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