MMO2760 - Medieval or post-medieval quarries east of Mole's Chamber (Monument)

A pair of small sub-circular quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs as earthworks. They most likely date to the post-medieval period, although there is a possibility that they are medieval in origin.

A pair of small subcircular quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs as earthworks east of Mole's Chamber, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7189 3951, the quarries measure between 4 and 10 metres across. They are not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting that they were abandoned prior to publication. However, they most likely date to the post-medieval period, although there is a possibility that they are medieval in origin. [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]