MMO2752 - Post-medieval quarries at North Twitchen (Monument)

Summary

A pair of small sub-circular quarries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks. The quarries most likely date to the post-medieval period, and are possibly associated with the deserted settlement of Mount Pleasant (MMO2795).

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Full Description

A pair of small subcircular quarries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on moorland at North Twitchen, North Molton. The larger quarry, at SS 7249 3718 measures approximately 22 metres across, while the smaller quarry measures 12 metres. Both are cut into a natural shelf above the nearby stream. The smaller of the two quarries is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting that both had been abandoned some time prior to this date. They most likely date to the post-medieval period, and are possibly associated with the deserted settlement of Mount Pleasant, visible as a ruin and associated earthworks to the east. [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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1655 3405-06 (11 July 1946).
  • <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: #33175 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484309, Extant 1 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW92
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484309

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7247 3717 (51m by 35m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 9:40AM

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