MMO2756 - Post-medieval quarry on Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small subcircular quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork on the northeast edge of Shoulsbarrow Common, Challacombe. Centred at SS 7098 3955, the quarry measures 26 metres long by approximately 14 metres wide. It is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, and annotated "old quarry" suggesting that it was abandoned shortly before publication. [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/73109 1036-37 (29 April 1973).
- <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: #33172 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484350, Extant 1 December 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484350 (Pastscape entry: 1484350)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW96
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484350
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7098 3955 (27m by 20m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NW |
Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2021 9:48AM
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