MMO2761 - Medieval or post-medieval quarry north of Mole's Chamber (Monument)

Summary

A small sub-circular pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. It most likely dates to the post medieval period, although there is a possibility of it being medieval in origin.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small subcircular pit or quarry is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork east of Mole's chamber, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 71872 3953, the pit measures some 25 metres across. It does not appear particularly deep however, and may well ahve been at least partially backfilled. The quarry most likely dates to the post-medieval period, although there is a possibility of it being medieval in origin. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1889, suggesting that it was abandoned prior to this date. Several other quarries are visible in the vicinity, very few of which are depicted on the Ordnance Survey maps. [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 CPE/UK/2082 4104-05 (19 May 1947).
  • <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: #46682 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484374, Extant 1 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW101
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484374

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7182 3953 (28m by 28m)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 9:58AM

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