MMO2745 - Post-medieval quarry south of Two Barrows (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
Full Description
A small quarry or extractive pit, probably dating to the post-medieval period, is visible as an earthwork immediately south of the barrow group known as Two Barrows, North Molton. Centred at SS 7467 3617, the quarry is visible as a slight irregularly shaped depression measuring approximately 40 metres across. It is fairly shallow, suggesting it may have been at least partially backfilled. Several pits and quarries are depicted but not annotated at this location on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned but still visible at the time of publication in 1889. [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. NMR OS/96559 11-12 (7 May 1996).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
- <3>XY SMO7572 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NW. MD002189. [Mapped feature: #33176 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484284, Extant 1 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484284 (Pastscape entry: 1484284)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW85
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484284
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7467 3618 (37m by 29m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Dec 1 2021 9:26AM
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