MMO2978 - Post-medieval quarry southwest of Sellbed Cross (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork pit, probably the remains of a quarry of probable post-medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards as earthworks. It may have supplied road building materials.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An earthwork pit, probably the remains of a quarry of probable post-medieval date, is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s onwards as earthworks near Sellbed Cross, centred on circa SS 8271 3774. The pit is marked on both the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps, but is not annotated. However, it abuts the course of Lanacre Lane/Chibbet Hill and may have supplied road building materials, probably in the 19th Century. It also appears to be fully enclosed on all sides excepting the road, which may support this interpretation. [1-5] 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> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF CPE/UK/1980 (F20) 3318-9 (11 April 1947).
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. NMR RAF 543/2821 (F62) 161-2 (27 April 1964).
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1903.
  • <5>XY Archive: 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 83 NW. MD002191. [Mapped feature: #32775 ]
  • <6> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1488095, Extant 1 September 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 NW76
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1488095

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8276 3774 (39m by 31m) Aerial Survey
Map sheet SS83NW
Civil Parish EXFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Sep 1 2021 12:39PM

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