MMO2822 - Post-medieval quarries on Broom Ball (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A group of pits visible on aerial photographs on Broom Ball are probably the remains of quarries of post-medieval date. The pits are situated at circa SS 8694 3848, on the summit of Broom Ball at an elevation of over 320 metres. Two pits can be clearly seen. Both are irregularly shaped, but the largest is approximately circular and measures up to 30 metres in diameter at its widest point. The largest pit is marked as Old Quarry on the on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1890 and quarrying activity may therefore have ceased by this time. The particular purpose for the excavation of the pit is unclear from the aerial photographs alone. [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> SMO4069 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Oblique Aerial Photograph. NMR SS 8738/4 (24928-11) (12 February 2008).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
- <3>XY SMO7575 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 NE. MD002192. [Mapped feature: #32824 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1484950, Extant 22 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1484950 (Pastscape entry: 1484950)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 NE101
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1484950
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8694 3849 (37m by 55m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS83NE |
Civil Parish | WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 22 2021 3:13PM
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