MMO2747 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry north of Five Barrows Cross (Monument)

Summary

A small shallow depression is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It has been interpreted as a probable medieval or post-medieval quarry or extractive pit.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small shallow depression visible on aerial photographs immediately north of Five Barrows Cross, North Molton, has been interpreted as a probable medieval or post-medieval quarry or extractive pit. Centred at SS 7317 3623, the pit measures approximately 20 metres across. It appears fairly shallow, and may have been at least partially backfilled. No quarries are depicted in this area on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting it had been abandoned by this date. [1-3] The feature also does not appear on the 2nd Edition map. [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. NMR OS/96559 73-74 (7 May 1996).
  • <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 73 NW. MD002189. [Mapped feature: #43687 ]
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484290, Extant 1 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SW87
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484290

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7317 3623 (22m by 31m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 9:30AM

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