MMO2976 - Post-medieval quarry northwest of Newland (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible quarry pit of probable post-medieval date is visible on aerial photographs as earthworks near Newland, centred on circa SS 8237 3893. The pit abuts a curvilinear field boundary of possible medieval origin, but is respected by more regular boundaries of post-medieval, probably 19th Century date, which dogleg to enclose the area of the quarry. This may indicate that the pit remained in use in the 19th Century, and might have provided building material for the later field boundaries. The earthworks appear shallow on aerial photographs of the 1970s, and may have been infilled and levelled by ploughing. [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. NMR RAF 540/860 (F20) 4001-2 (2 September 1952).
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR OS/73109 1056-7 (29 September 1973).
- <3>XY SMO7574 Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 NW. MD002191. [Mapped feature: #32777 ]
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1488082, Extant 1 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1488082 (Pastscape entry: 1488082)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 NW74
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1488082
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8233 3898 (31m by 28m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS83NW |
Civil Parish | EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2021 12:47PM
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