MMO2942 - Post-medieval quarry south of Horsen Farm (Monument)

Summary

A small circular pit is visible on aerial photographs. It appears to be a post-medieval quarry and may have been used to provide building stone for Horsen Farm and its field boundaries.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A small circular pit is visible on aerial photographs in a field due south of Horsen Farm, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7844 3624, the pit measures some 22 metres across. It is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and annotated as an old quarry, suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication in 1890. It most likely dates to the post-medieval period and may have been used to provide building stone for Horsen Farm and its 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. RAF CPE/UK/1980 4452-53 (11 April 1947).
  • <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 NE. MD002190. [Mapped feature: #33205 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1487557, Extant 23 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE145
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1487557

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7845 3625 (30m by 26m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2021 2:07PM

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