MMO2765 - Post-medieval quarry at Little Vintcombe (Monument)

Summary

A small post-medieval quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs. It was likely abandoned prior to publication in 1890. It may have functioned as a stone quarry supplying building material for nearby 19th Century field boundaries.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small irregularly shaped quarry, probably dating to the post-medieval period, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs on Little Vintcombe, south of Acklands Farm, Exmoor. Centred at SS 7325 3926, the quarry is cut into the north facing slope and measures 16 metres across at its widest point. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, indicating it was abandoned prior to publication in 1890. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here; however, it was likely a stone quarry supplying building material for nearby 19th Century field boundaries. [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. NMR OS/96507 25-26 (30 March 1996).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
  • <3>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NW. MD002189. [Mapped feature: #45136 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484445, Extant 1 December 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NW105
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484445

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7325 3926 (19m by 19m)
Map sheet SS73NW
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Dec 1 2021 10:17AM

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