MMO2749 - Post-medieval quarry at Five Barrows Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A small irregular quarry, most likely dating to the post-medieval period, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on Five Barrows Hill, North Molton. Centred at SS 7349 3684, the quarry measures approximately 25 metres across and up to 10 metres wide. It is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting it was abandoned prior to this date. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here; however, it may have been opened in an attempt to extend operations from Five Barrows Quarry to the south (MMO2746). A second quarry is also visible to the south which may have been active at the same time (MMO2748). [1-3] The feature is also depicted on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. [4] The feature is now shown as a pond on modern MasterMap data. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF CPE/UK/2082 4053-54 (19 May 1947).
- <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: #43688 ]
- <4> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM8322 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484298, Extant 1 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484298 (Pastscape entry: 1484298)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW89
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484298
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7349 3684 (31m by 22m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2021 9:35AM
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