MMO2956 - Post-medieval quarry south of Honeymead Farm (Monument)

Summary

A large quarry of probable post-medieval date is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork. Several mounds around the edges of the pit are probably spoil heaps. It may have supplied building stone for the farm and its field boundaries.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large quarry of probable post-medieval date is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork south of Honeymead Farm, Exmoor. Centred at approximately SS 7951 3888, the irregularly shaped quarry consists of a shallow pit measuring at least 50 metres across. Several mounds around the edges of the pit are probably spoil heaps. The quarry is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1890 and annotated "old quarry" suggesting it was abandoned prior to publication. Given its location close to Honeymead Farm, it is possible that it supplied building stone for the 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 543/2821 (F63) 167-68 (27 April 1964).
  • <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: #40659 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1487618, Extant 23 November 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 NE159
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1487618

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7951 3889 (53m by 69m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2021 2:38PM

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