MMO2952 - Post-medieval quarries near Halscombe (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A series of small stone quarries, probably dating to the post-medieval period are visible on aerial photographs as earthworks cut into the southwest facing slope above the River Barle near Halscombe. Centred at approximately SS 7790 3877 the quarries vary in size from 10 to 19 metres across. They are depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1890, and annotated as "old quarries" suggesting they had been abandoned prior to this date. The quarries may well have provided building stone for properties in Simonsbath during the mid 19th Century. [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> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F63) 169-70 (27 April 1964).
- <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: #33199 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1487597, Extant 23 November 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1487597 (Original Monarch entry: 1487597)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE155
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1487597
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7791 3877 (104m by 110m) 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 2:31PM
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