MMO2939 - Two possible post-medieval quarries on Horsen Hill (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A pair of small irregularly-shaped pits or quarries are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks on the southern edge of Horsen Hill, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7868 3528, the northernmost quarry measures some 16 metres across, while the smaller quarry measures just 10 metres. Neither are depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting they were abandoned prior to publication in 1890. There is no indication as to what material was extracted here. [1-3] As these appear to be similar in type to other features in the area, it is likely that these pits date to the post-medieval, or perhaps the medieval period. [4] A hollow, 11 metres north to south, 9.5 metres east to west and up to 1.2 metres deep, with banks of spoil to the west and east, is the remains of a small stone quarry. Riley only notes one of these pits. [5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAL 76068 003 (4 August 1973).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
- <3>XY SMO7573 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 NE. MD002190. [Mapped feature: #43392 ]
- <4> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information. S Thorogood, 13 September 2013.
- <5> SEM8302 Report: Riley, H.. 2016. Archaeological walkover survey: Horsen, Exmoor. 9.
- <6> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1487470, 23 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1487470 (Original Monarch entry: 1487470)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE142
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1487470
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7868 3528 (31m by 37m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73NE |
Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 23 2021 1:57PM
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