MMO2747 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry north of Five Barrows Cross (Monument)
Summary
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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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/96559 73-74 (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: #43687 ]
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484290, Extant 1 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484290 (Pastscape entry: 1484290)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SW87
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484290
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7317 3623 (22m by 31m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2021 9:30AM
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