MMO2631 - Post-medieval quarry on Winaway (Monument)

Summary

A small circular pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It most likely represents the remains of a small post-medieval quarry.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small circular pit is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on Winaway, Exmoor, south of Ruckham Combe. Centred at SS 7204 4324, the pit is almost perfectly circular, measuring approximately 6 metres across. It most likely represents the remains of a small post medieval quarry; however, this area is not depicted on the first or second edition Ordnance Survay maps, and it is therefore difficult to estimate when the quarry was opened and abandoned. [1-4] 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1501 3225-26 (13 May 1946).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #40488 ]
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1480124, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW273
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1480124

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7204 4324 (8m by 8m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 3:03PM

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